Genève
Full or Associate Professor, Head of the Cardiology Division
- 25 June 2026
- 100%
- Genève
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as a Full or Associate Professor, leading the Cardiology Division. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make impactful contributions.
Tasks
- Oversee clinical operations in a high-volume cardiology service.
- Develop research initiatives and mentor medical students and residents.
- Collaborate with other departments and peripheral clinics for comprehensive care.
Skills
- Doctorate in Medicine with cardiology specialization required.
- Strong leadership and communication skills essential.
- Proven research background with publications in major journals.
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Full or Associate Professor, Head of the Cardiology Division
- CARDIOLOGIE_CC-media.pdf
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Job description
This is a joint University Hospital and Faculty position as Head of the Cardiology Division, including a part-time appointment as professor. 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, high-volume university clinical division recognised as a centre of excellence in Switzerland. Through his/her action, the candidate will supervise, organise and develop the activity within his/her division which comprises four areas: inpatient care, interventional cardiology, outpatient services, and radiology (ultrasound and PET scans). He/she will have to maintain and strengthen existing relationships with other HUG divisions, with the Diagnostic Department for cardiovascular imaging, and will also have to maintain and develop strong links with peripheral clinics and hospitals.
The ability to lead high-level research in the field of cardiology is required, as well as proven mentoring, team management and teaching skills at the pre-graduate and post-graduate levels.
Qualifications and experience required
Doctorate in Medicine and specialisation in Cardiology or equivalent qualifications.
Relevant experience in research supervision and teaching.
Publications in major international journals.
Start date
January 2027 or by agreement
Contact
For further information, contact: olivia.michel@unige.ch
Additional information
Online registration mandatory before 20 August at http://www.unige.ch/academ
Job description
CHARGE: This is a joint University Hospital and Faculty position as Head of the Cardiology Division, including a part-time appointment as professor. 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, high-volume university clinical division recognised as a centre of excellence in Switzerland. Through his/her action, the candidate will supervise, organise and develop the activity within his/her division which comprise four areas: inpatient care, interventional cardiology, outpatient services, and radiology (ultrasound and PET scans).
He/she will have to maintain and strengthen existing relationships with other HUG divisions, with the Diagnostic Department for cardiovascular imaging, and will also have to maintain and develop strong links with peripheral clinics and hospitals.
The ability to lead high-level research in the field of cardiology is required, as well as proven mentoring, team management and teaching skills at the pre-graduate and post-graduate levels.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Doctorate in Medicine and specialisation in Cardiology or equivalent qualifications.
Good knowledge of French (C1 level)
Relevant experience in research supervision and teaching.
Publications in major international peer-reviewed journals.
START DATE: January 2027 or upon agreement
Online registration required before 20 August on http://www.unige.ch/academ
For further information, contact: olivia.michel@unige.ch
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
In the interest of gender parity, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.
