Full or Associate Professor, Chief Physician or Head of the Cardiology Department - 100%

02 July 2026
100%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

Geneva University Hospitals is a leading institution with over 13,000 staff.

Tasks

Oversee and develop a high-performing cardiology service.
Lead research and teaching in cardiology at all levels.
Enhance collaborations with various medical departments and clinics.

Skills

Doctorate in medicine with cardiology specialization required.
Strong leadership and management skills essential.
Proficient in communication and mentoring in clinical settings.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at the national and international level. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to discover the highlights of the year 2025 by clicking here .

Together, the Faculty and the HUG form a major centre of teaching, research and innovation in medicine and life sciences.

Please note that applications are possible ONLY ON THE UNIGE WEBSITE available here .

Job Description

This is a hospital-university position of chief physician or head of the Cardiology Department, including a professorial fraction. This position is attached to the hospital and academic Departments of Medicine.

The candidate must have extensive clinical experience in cardiology as well as recognised management, communication and leadership qualities, to lead a large university clinical department with a high activity level and recognised as a centre of excellence in Switzerland. Through their work, the candidate will supervise, organise and develop the activity within their department which includes four activity sectors: an inpatient sector, an interventional cardiology sector, an outpatient sector and a medical imaging sector. They will need to maintain and strengthen existing relationships with other HUG departments, with the Diagnostic Department for cardiovascular imaging, and also maintain and develop strong links with peripheral clinics and hospitals.

The ability to lead high-level research in cardiology is required, as well as recognised skills in mentoring, team management and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Qualifications

You hold a Doctorate in Medicine and a specialisation in cardiology or equivalent qualifications.

You have relevant experience in research leadership and teaching.

Publications in major international journals.

Additional Information

Start date: January 2027
Number of positions: 1
Work rate: 100%
Job grade: 30
Contract: Permanent
Application deadline: 20.08.2026
Contact for enquiries: Ms O. Michel, olivia.michel@unige.ch

If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, you can submit your application to the University of Geneva: http://www.unige.ch/academ

Applicants are requested to submit their applications online before 20.08.2026.

Application files must imperatively include a cover letter, CV in French or English, list of publications from the last 5 years, H-index (Google Scholar), copies of diplomas, a research project, a list of referees who can be contacted directly if necessary. Letters of recommendation are not required at this stage.

Information for CV preparation: clicking here .

Please note that the HUG will not process any applications and all files must be submitted to the University of Geneva.

No paper or email applications will be accepted.