Institute for Digital and Precision Medicine
Professorship for Digital and Precision Laboratory Diagnostics 100 %
permanent employmentThe Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zurich invites applications for a Professorship for Digital and Precision Laboratory Diagnostics.
We are looking for an expert in clinical chemistry with a dynamic, integrative personality and with extensive scientific and clinical experience. The successful candidate will represent the future Institute for Digital and Precision Laboratory Diagnostics in research, teaching and health care. Digital and precision laboratory diagnostics aims to use advanced technologies including AI and big data driven approaches to improve the accuracy, speed and personalization of diagnostic testing in medical laboratories at the molecular defined level.
FAMH or an equivalent degree in Clinical Chemistry is required. Ideally, FAMH in Immunology and FAMH in Hematology are also desirable.
The duties of the professorship include the management of an in-house research program, active participation in teaching within the framework of medical studies as well as the coordination of the promotion of junior staff and specialist training. The professor will be the managing director of the clinical chemistry lab and the cross-disciplinary automated clinical core lab at the University Hospital. Excellent leadership qualities, integration skills and a strong sense of cooperation are essential for the successful implementation of these diverse tasks.
An outstanding and internationally recognized research record in a promising and innovative research field of clinical chemistry and digital and precision laboratory diagnostics and successful acquisition of third-party funding is expected.
The University of Zurich offers a highly attractive environment for cutting-edge research and many opportu-nities for interdisciplinary collaboration with its faculties and university hospitals. Another advantage is its proximity to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ).
German language skills at level B2 of the common European framework of reference for languages should be available or must be acquired within a reasonable period of time.
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.
The University of Zurich sees researchers as modern leadership personalities who conduct excellent research - taking into account the Open Science principles - through their own research projects, promote excellent young researchers and who help to shape a forward-looking university with innovative research-based teaching.
The University of Zurich offers a highly attractive environment for cutting-edge research and many opportu-nities for interdisciplinary collaboration with its faculties and university hospitals. Another advantage is its proximity to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ).
German language skills at level B2 of the common European framework of reference for languages should be available or must be acquired within a reasonable period of time.
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.
The University of Zurich sees researchers as modern leadership personalities who conduct excellent research - taking into account the Open Science principles - through their own research projects, promote excellent young researchers and who help to shape a forward-looking university with innovative research-based teaching.
Information on your application
Please submit your electronic application for this position by June 30, 2025 (via Faculty Recruiting Tool). Please refer to our website concerning details for the application process.Applications by mail or e-mail will not be considered. For any information, please contact the President of the Appointment Committee, Prof. Hanns U. Zeilhofer (E-Mail: zeilhofer@dekmed.uzh.ch; Tel: +41 44 635 10 74) and the Medical Director of the University Hospital Zurich, Prof. Malcolm Kohler (E-Mail: malcolm.kohler@usz.ch, Tel. +41 44 255 86 48)
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The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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