Fellow (Cardiology) 100%
Universitätsspital Basel
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:30 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join our team at USB, a hub for innovative healthcare. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Recruit patients for international trials and assist in cath lab procedures.
- Participate in Heart Team meetings and contribute to patient management.
- Engage in clinical research with mentorship in study design and publication.
Skills
- Completion of core training in Internal Medicine and General Cardiology required.
- Basic skills in coronary angiography and interventional procedures necessary.
- Proficiency in English and German; French knowledge is a plus.
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What you will be doing
- Participate in patient recruitment for international multicentre trials, contribute to outpatient clinics, and gain increasing responsibility in the cath lab during valve procedures (TAVI, TEER, TMVR, etc.), based on technical competence
- Spend one day per week in the cath lab, gaining direct involvement in structural heart interventions. Fellows will learn advanced techniques such as pre-procedural CT analysis using dedicated software
- Join Heart Team meetings three times per week, participate in clinical rounds and journal clubs, and contribute to patient management decisions at a consultant level.
- Engage in clinical research within the Cardiovascular Research Institute Basel (CRIB). Fellows will receive mentorship in study design, data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and publication
- While not mandatory, fellows may opt to participate in on-call duties to gain additional experience in emergency situations
Your profile
- Completion of core training in Internal Medicine and General Cardiology
- Basic skills in coronary angiography and interventional procedures
- Proficiency in English and German (mandatory); knowledge of French is an asset
- A medical license recognized by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (required for clinical duties)
- Candidates must be prepared to contribute to patient care at a consultant level in the cath lab
- Candidates should be highly motivated to engage in both clinical and research activities within the field of structural heart disease
Your benefits at the USB
- Attractive salary policy and exceptional social benefits
- Discounts for shopping, sport and recreation
- Support during relocation and apartment hunting
- 25 vacation days, plus 5 flexible free days
- Support in further training and education, plus career planning
- Campus in the heart of Basel and the tri-border region
- Comprehensive childcare options
- Free-of-charge sport and fitness program
About the USB
There are many reasons to come work for us: Working at the USB primarily means being part of a dedicated team of over 7500 employees from around 90 nations. Our lively day-to-day lives are characterized by forward-looking research, cutting-edge medicine and the transfer of knowledge at the highest level. In addition, there is a modern organizational culture, interdisciplinarity, inspiring innovation and a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.
Do you want shape the hospital of the future together with us? Then join us! #TeamUSB
