Bern
12 hours ago
Senior Physician in Clinical Pathology 80-100%
- Publication date:04 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology at the University of Bern plays a vital role in diagnostic services for clinics and hospitals throughout the canton of Bern. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct independent diagnostic work in histo- and cytopathology.
- Participate actively in interdisciplinary case discussions and tumor boards.
- Supervise and train assistant doctors in a collaborative setting.
Skills
- Medical specialist title in pathology (FMH or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of pathology as a clinical discipline.
- Experience in clinical-pathological collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange.
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About the job
The Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology at the University of Bern fulfills an important role in diagnostic services for clinics and hospitals throughout the canton of Bern. We employ around 220 staff in diagnostics, research, and teaching.
To support our medical team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a
Senior Physician in Clinical Pathology 80-100%.
• Independent diagnostic activity in histo- and/or cytopathology
• Active participation in interdisciplinary case discussions and tumor boards
• Supervision and training of assistant physicians
• Opportunity for active participation/involvement in research projects
• Specialist title in pathology (FMH or equivalent recognition by MEBEKO)
• Understanding of pathology as a clinical discipline as well as solid knowledge in general and special pathology; subspecialization in a pathology field is an advantage.
• Experience in clinical-pathological collaboration and interest in interdisciplinary exchange
• Independent, responsible, and team-oriented personality
• Habilitation or equivalent training
• Professional leadership experience, administrative leadership experience is an advantage
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form (at least level B2)
For questions, please contact Prof. Dr. med. A. Perren, Director and Chief Physician, Tel. +41 31 684 11 30, or Prof. Dr. med. A. Lugli, Chief Physician GI Pathology, Tel. +41 31 684 11 16.
If you want to help shape the future of our institute as the new Senior Physician, we look forward to receiving your electronic application (please combine all documents into one PDF file) at: bewerbung.igmp@unibe.ch .
University of Bern, Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology, Human Resources, Murtenstrasse 31, 3008 Bern, www.igmp.unibe.ch
