Job Description

Institute of Neuropathology

Chair of Neuropathology 100 %

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Start of employment 01.08.2027, permanent employment
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zurich invites applications for a Chair of Neuropathology as of 01.08.2027 or by arrangement. The Professorship is based at the Department of Neuropathology of the University Hospital Zurich and represents the subject in research, teaching and patient care. The professor will be appointed as head of the department.


We are looking for a dynamic, integrative personality with extensive scientific and clinical experience in neuropathology and a convincing concept for neuropathological research of the future. The current research focus of the Institute of Neuropathology is in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. Existing partnerships open up opportunities for collaboration in the fields of 3D microscopy, functional genomics, epidemiology and genetics, and proteomics in neurodegenerative diseases. The Zurich center for Neuroscience and the Zurich center for clinical neuroscience offer an attractive environment for cutting-edge research and patient care in neuropathology. Teaching responsibilities include student teaching, specialist training in neuropathology and continuing education. We are looking for a candidate with a profound expertise in clinical neuropathology services. They will have experience in leading an internationally visible research group as well as experience in student teaching, supervision of qualification theses and academic promotion of young researchers. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a specialist title in pathology with a focus on neuropathology, or, if applicable, a specialist title in neuropathology. In addition, a habilitation or equivalent academic qualification is expected. As he or she will be appointed as head of the Institute of Neuropathology, experience in the management of an academic neuropathology unit is also expected.
The University of Zurich is a highly attractive institution for cutting edge research with plenty of opportunities for collaborations across its faculties and with its university hospitals. The nearby Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is an additional asset. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the existing as well as new collaborations within the hospital and with other research institutions.



The successful candidate should be able to communicate in German or should acquire appropriate German language skills within a reasonable timeframe.



The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.



The University of Zurich sees researchers as modern leadership personalities who conduct excellent research - taking into account the Open Science principles - through their own research projects, promote excellent young researchers and who help to shape a forward-looking university with innovative research-based teaching.

Information on your application

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Please submit your electronic application for this position by October 23rd, 2025. Applications by post or e-mail will not be considered. For more information on how to apply, please visit our instructions for applications.

For further information, please contact the President of the Appointment Committee, Prof. Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer (zeilhofer@dekmed.uzh.ch, +41 44 634 10 74) and the Medical Director of the University Hospital Zurich, Prof. Malcolm Kohler (malcolm.kohler@usz.ch, +41 44 255 86 48)

What we offer

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Work-Life Balance

Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing) Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

Policies of the UZH Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

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Institute of Neuropathology

Schmelzbergstrasse 12, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Prof. Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer

President of the Appointment Committee
+41 44 634 10 74

Questions about the application procedure

Prof. Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer

President of the Appointment Committee
+41 44 634 10 74

Working at UZH

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