Assistant Professorship with Tenure Track (open rank) or Associate Professorship for Palliative Medicine combined with the position of Chief Physician of the UZP

About the job

Assistant Professorship with Tenure Track (open rank) or Associate Professorship for Palliative Medicine combined with the position of Chief Physician of the UZP

Start of employment

from 1 August 2027 or by arrangement

Employment relationship

permanent

Institute / Workplace

Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bern and University Hospital (Inselspital) Bern

About us

The University Centre for Palliative Care (UZP) is an interdisciplinary cross-sectional specialty at Inselspital and a central university structure for specialised palliative care, clinical research and academic teaching. The centre offers comprehensive medical, nursing and psychosocial care for patients with complex, advanced or incurable diseases. In addition to inpatient care, the services include specialised outpatient services as well as a consultation service within the university hospital. A particular focus is on interprofessional care, the early integration of palliative expertise in complex disease courses, and the further development of evidence-based, patient-centred care models.

Your profile

We are seeking an internationally recognised individual with proven clinical expertise in palliative medicine as well as experience in leading clinical structures and interprofessional teams. The future postholder is expected to strategically further develop the University Centre for Palliative Care, strengthen the integration of palliative competencies into various clinical disciplines, and actively shape the regional and supraregional networking of palliative care.

An independent, internationally visible scientific profile with regular publication activity and successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding is expected. The future postholder should further expand research in the field of palliative medicine, especially in health services research and interdisciplinary research collaborations, and contribute to the national and international positioning of the Bern location.

Strong commitment to student teaching as well as to the education, further training and continuing education of healthcare professionals is required. This includes the further development of palliative teaching content in medical studies as well as the promotion of interprofessional training formats and active support of young researchers.

A habilitation or equivalent academic qualification as well as a specialist title with SIWF/FMH focus in palliative medicine are required. Additional qualifications, for example in management or organisational development, are advantageous.

As an integrative and trust-building personality, you possess strong communication and team-building skills. You promote interprofessional collaboration, integrate different perspectives and actively engage in cooperation with regional and national partner institutions. Furthermore, you are committed to an open, respectful working environment and to promoting equality and diversity.

Self-conception

The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore explicitly encourages qualified female scientists to apply. The University of Bern offers various options for reconciling work and family life, including childcare services and support for partners ( https://www.vereinbarkeit.unibe.ch ). Job-sharing applications are welcome.

Your benefits

International renown

Good research infrastructures and international network

Collaborative environment and ambitious team

Individual career support

Working at UniBE

The University of Bern offers not only exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity and equal opportunities. Discover what distinguishes us as an employer and how you can progress with us.

Application and contact

Applications must be submitted exclusively electronically to the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bern by 2 October 2026 via this link:
https://www.recruiting.medizin.unibe.ch/position/14352388

Further information is provided by the Chair of the Selection Committee, Prof. Dr med Daniel Surbek, Co-Clinic Director and Chief Physician, University Clinic for Gynaecology, Inselspital Bern (Email: daniel.surbek@insel.ch).

Additional details regarding required documents can be found at https://www.medizin.unibe.ch/forschung/akademische_laufbahn/professur/index_ger.html#pane1397223
or at https://kdrive.medicinebern.ch/app/share/991093/bc77beab-f75a-4634-bbeb-487240307ec0

Questions about the position?

Further information is provided by the Chair of the Selection Committee, Prof. Dr med Daniel Surbek, Co-Clinic Director and Chief Physician, University Clinic for Gynaecology, Inselspital Bern (Email: daniel.surbek@insel.ch).

Questions about the application?

Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Murtenstrasse 24, CH-3008 Bern