Professor of Medical Informatics "Image-Based Processes in Medicine" 80-100%

About the job

Professor of Medical Informatics "Image-Based Processes in Medicine" 80-100%

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics

Teaching, research and practice - we connect

Your tasks:

You shape the future of AI-supported medicine – at the interface of imaging, diagnostics and digital health. As a professor, you combine excellent research with inspiring teaching and establish your own research group at the Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics. Your application-oriented scientific contributions arise in the field of

• image-based in-silico modelling and simulation of medical processes and procedures in diagnosis and therapy or
• the development of anatomy, physiology or pathology models based on image data for practical applications or
• address the area of video-supported control and management of robotic systems (Embodied AI) in medicine, surgery and care
• AI-supported clinical decision support (Clinical Decision Support) and the integration of image-based analyses into clinical information systems and digital patient pathways
• AI-supported clinical decision support (Clinical Decision Support) and the integration of image-based analyses into clinical information systems and digital patient pathways

With enthusiasm, you acquire research projects, develop innovative ideas and build national and international consortia. You are responsible for the professional execution of your projects. In teaching, you inspire bachelor and master students in medical information technology and medical informatics (e.g. imaging techniques, image processing, systems theory, application of dynamic models in medicine, medical informatics, clinical decision support). As a shaping personality, you develop new teaching formats and actively drive the strategic development of the university.

Your profile:

You are a creative, scientifically proven personality with a passion for the interface of technology and medicine. Your completed university degree with a doctorate (medical informatics, IT engineering with medical knowledge or medicine with advanced IT skills) forms your foundation – complemented by:

• several years of professional experience in industry or hospital
• understanding of medical processes and clinical decision-making and knowledge in medical informatics / clinical information systems is an advantage
• proven competence in acquiring and managing (international) industry- and business-oriented projects
• ideally leadership experience in managing working groups
• extensive network in science and business, especially in Switzerland and Europe
• proven high-quality publication activity experience in teaching university didactic qualification or willingness to acquire this within the first years
• very good German and English skills

Your prospects:

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers state-of-the-art technical, laboratory and office infrastructure. Collaboration with a large number of companies and institutions at home and abroad, a diverse programme of scientific events, as well as daily interaction with young students in research and teaching contribute to a highly motivating working environment. The FHNW is also committed to equal opportunities and the compatibility of work and family.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised equality of pay between women and men

Targeted support for doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Mentoring programme for career development and doctoral support

Start date: Position start from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz Any questions? About the position:

Prof. Dr Erik Schkommodau, Head of Institute, Contact: +41 61 228 54 19

About the application process:

Désirée Zoller, HR Manager HLS, HABG and CMU, Contact: +41 61 228 57 28

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application (including cover letter, CV, list of publications, summary of planned research projects
in 4–6 pages) by 30.09.2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/life-sciences