Professor of Medical Informatics "Image-Based Processes in Medicine" 80-100%

About the job

Professor of Medical Informatics "Image-Based Processes in Medicine" 80-100%

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics

Teaching, research and practice - we connect

Your tasks:

You shape the future of AI-supported medicine – at the interface of imaging, diagnostics and digital health. As a professor, you combine excellent research with inspiring teaching and establish your own research group at the Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics. Your application-oriented scientific contributions arise in the field of

• image-based in-silico modelling and simulation of medical processes and procedures in diagnosis and therapy or
• the development of anatomy, physiology or pathology models based on image data for practical applications or
• address the area of video-supported control and management of robotic systems (Embodied AI) in medicine, surgery and care
• AI-supported clinical decision support and the integration of image-based analyses into clinical information systems and digital patient pathways

With enthusiasm, you acquire research projects, develop innovative ideas and build national and international consortia. You are responsible for the professional execution of your projects. In teaching, you inspire bachelor’s and master’s students in medical information technology and medical informatics (e.g. imaging techniques, image processing, systems theory, application of dynamic models in medicine, medical informatics, clinical decision support). As a shaping personality, you develop new teaching formats and actively drive the strategic development of the university.

Your profile:

You are a creative, scientifically proven personality with a passion for the interface of technology and medicine. Your completed university degree with a doctorate (medical informatics, IT engineering with medical knowledge or medicine with advanced IT skills) forms your foundation – complemented by:

• several years of professional experience in industry or hospital
• understanding of medical processes and clinical decision-making and knowledge in medical informatics / clinical information systems is an advantage
• proven competence in acquiring and managing (international) industry- and business-oriented projects
• ideally leadership experience in managing working groups
• extensive network in science and business, especially in Switzerland and Europe
• proven high-quality publication activity experience in teaching university didactic qualification or willingness to acquire this during the first years
• very good German and English skills

Your prospects:

You contribute to one of the leading life sciences universities in Switzerland – embedded in the innovative pharma and medtech cluster of Northwestern Switzerland. State-of-the-art laboratories, a growing digital health hub and close networking with the University of Basel, university hospitals and renowned industry partners offer ideal conditions for impactful research. A motivated, interdisciplinary team and an enthusiastic student body await you. FHNW stands for equal opportunities and active family friendliness – we especially encourage women to apply.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised equality of pay between women and men

300 hours of time allowances for further education, administration and university development

Sabbatical for professors for research and practice projects

Start date: Position start from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz Any questions? About the position:

Prof. Dr Erik Schkommodau, Head of Institute, Contact: +41 61 228 54 19

About the application process:

Désirée Zoller, HR Manager HLS, HABG and CMU, Contact: +41 61 228 57 28

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 30 September 2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/life-sciences