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Professorship Pediatrics
- 12 March 2026
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- Basel
Job summary
The University of Basel offers a Professorship in Paediatrics. This role combines clinical leadership with academic research.
Tasks
- Lead high-quality clinical paediatric care at UKBB.
- Foster outstanding education and research in paediatrics.
- Create a supportive environment for staff and students.
Skills
- Broad experience in paediatrics with a strong research background.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills required.
- Fluency in German is essential.
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About the job
Professorship Pediatrics
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished11 March 2026Closing Date9 April 2026From 01.11.2026 or by arrangement
The Medical Faculty of the University of Basel and the University Children’s Hospital of both Basel (UKBB) are looking for a professor of pediatrics from 01.11.2026 or by arrangement, combined with the position of Chief Physician of Pediatrics at the UKBB.
The UKBB is one of three independent, university competence centers for pediatric and adolescent medicine as well as for teaching and research in Switzerland. Pediatrics is the largest of the five departments at the UKBB, and the clinical professorship is currently linked to the position of CMO at the UKBB.
Your tasks
As Chief Physician in Pediatrics at the University Children’s Hospital of both Basel, you are responsible for high-quality clinical pediatric care at the UKBB and the entire region, as well as for outstanding university teaching and research in pediatrics. Through your clinical expertise and research background, you strengthen the national and international visibility of pediatrics at the UKBB. Your clinical expertise and interest in medical training ensure and promote modern education and training of pediatric residents and senior physicians according to the guidelines of the Swiss Institute for Medical Continuing and Further Education (SIWF). With your commitment to university research and teaching, you inspire students for your field and promote academic junior staff in pediatrics. Your participative, goal-oriented leadership style ensures an attractive working environment for academic and clinical specialists. You lead a pediatric research group and create a fertile environment for a successful research team. If you have the appropriate qualifications, you ideally also take on the position of Medical Director (CMO, chief medical officer) at the UKBB.Your profile
You have broad experience in all areas of pediatrics as well as the highest clinical expertise in at least one pediatric subspecialty. You demonstrate successful independent research activity, including competitive third-party funding acquisition, in an associated research field and hold a habilitation or equivalent qualification. You have proven leadership experience in an academic environment. Thanks to your pronounced expertise, integrative leadership and communication skills, and high social competence, you gain acceptance and trust. You create an attractive working environment, inspire creative thinking and action, and promote your employees. You have very good German language skills.We offer you
- An inspiring and versatile activity in a university and clinical environment
- An innovative, interdisciplinary, and open research environment
- A responsible leadership role
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in a future-oriented company
- Attractive employment conditions
- Attractive equipment for teaching and research
The University of Basel and the University Children’s Hospital of both Basel stand for excellence through diversity and are committed to equal opportunities and family friendliness. In the effort to increase the proportion of women in professorships, the university is particularly interested in applications from women.
Application / Contact
For information, the chairwoman of the appointment committee, Prof. Beatrice Mosimann, (email: beatrice.mosimann@unibas.ch ; phone: 0041 (0)61 265 90 17) and the scientific coordinator for appointment matters, Dr. Simone Neu (email: berufungen-medizin@unibas.ch ; phone: 0041 (0)61 207 61 64;) are gladly available.
Applications must be submitted by 09.04.2026.
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal of the University of Basel and as described in the guide.
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