Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Associate Professor FH for Osteopathy 50-60%
- 18 September 2026
- 50 – 60%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the Hochschule für Gesundheit in Fribourg as an Associate Professor in Osteopathy. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for research and professional growth.
Tasks
- Lead significant research projects in Osteopathy and secure funding.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and share at conferences.
- Foster academic development and mentorship in Osteopathy education.
Skills
- PhD in Osteopathy or related health field; clinical experience required.
- Strong research leadership and grant acquisition skills.
- Fluency in German or French, plus English proficiency.
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Associate Professor FH for Osteopathy
Fribourg, CH, Saane, CH
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Employing authority / Administrative unit / Institution
The University of Health Fribourg offers bilingual degree programmes in Nursing (Bachelor level) and Osteopathy (Bachelor and Master level). It develops research and continuing education activities and offers a range of services to its partners.
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The HES-SO//FR advocates an equal opportunity employment policy. We rely on the complementarity of skills and the diversity of perspectives, as it is the broad range of careers and profiles that constitutes the strength of the State of Fribourg. We promote the compatibility of professional and private life as well as flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .
Your tasks
- Acquisition of funding and leadership of significant research projects anchored in osteopathy
- Regular publication of results from funded projects in peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as in specialist publications
- Active participation in national and international congresses through presentation and utilisation of research results
- Building and strengthening scientific, clinical and interprofessional cooperation networks in the field of osteopathy
- Promotion of the development of academic junior staff in osteopathy within the framework of research and innovation activities (e.g. through supervision or co-supervision of doctoral theses)
Desired profile
- Doctorate (PhD) in osteopathy or a related health discipline
- Broad experience in own field
- Profession as an osteopath with proven clinical and practical experience
- Proven skills in applied research, especially in project management and acquisition of competitive third-party funding
- Proven experience with publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and specialist publications
- Proficiency in German or French with good knowledge of the other language as well as English
Contact person
Catherine Lehnherr, HR Manager, catherine.lehnherr@hefr.ch
