Professor for Cell- and Tissue-Based Diagnostics 80-100 %

About the job

Professor for Cell- and Tissue-Based Diagnostics 80-100 %

Shaping the latest developments at the cutting edge? Empowering the next generations of students sustainably? At the institute and department, you will find a broad field of activity with numerous professional and interdisciplinary points of contact.

Department: Life Sciences and Facility Management

Start date: As of 01.08.2026 or by arrangement

• Leading your own research group in the field of cell- and tissue-based diagnostics, focusing on the increasing digitalization and automation in this area.
• Designing and conducting courses in pathology, histology, and cytology, especially in the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics degree program.
• Supervising and mentoring bachelor’s and master’s theses
• Complementing our center "Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering".
• Establishing your own third-party funded research activity. For this, you proactively network with partners inside and outside the university.
• Operating and further expanding the existing, state-of-the-art infrastructure

We expect a completed university degree with a doctorate in medicine, cell biology, or related fields, with experience in pathology, cytology, and histology. You can demonstrate experience (usually 5 years) outside the university sector and ideally hold a FAMH or FMH qualification. You have didactic skills or are willing to acquire them. Teaching is mostly conducted in German, so very good German skills are essential. Curiosity, didactic talent, joy in building interdisciplinary networks and exchanging knowledge across disciplines, and working with students complete your profile. We offer you a challenging role with plenty of room for development in an inspiring environment and a motivated, young team. The awarding of the professor title is carried out according to the regulations of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Council.

The appointment as professor is made by the University of Applied Sciences Council upon appropriate qualification.

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

The Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management is located in Wädenswil on the left shore of Lake Zurich. Teaching and research are conducted in the fields of life sciences, environment, nutrition/food.

Under the motto "life changing sciences," the Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology (ICBT) with its three degree programs Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics holds a central position.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation. To increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, applications from women are particularly welcome.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the website «Working at ZHAW». Here are the main points:

Prof. Dr. Christian Hinderling

Head of the Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology

Manuela Laure

Recruiting Manager