Job Description

Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology

Chair of Pathology 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 Pathology as of 01.08.2027 or by arrangement. The Professorship is based at the Department of Pathology of the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) 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 Pathology and a convincing vision for future pathology research. The research focus should meaningfully complement the existing foci at the Faculty of Medicine and the USZ. Teaching includes student teaching, specialist training in pathology and continuing education.

The successful candidate will have a specialist title in Pathology as well as a habilitation or equivalent scientific qualification. A specialization in molecular pathology and/or cytopathology is desirable. As he or she will take over the management of the Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology, management experience at a university institute (or department) of pathology is required. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience in the management of a research group and clinical trials, the acquisition of competitive third-party funding as well as in student teaching, the supervision of academic theses and the promotion of young academics.
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.



German language skills at level B2 of the common European framework of reference for languages should be available or must be acquired within a reasonable period of time.



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 30th, 2025. Applications by mail 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) or 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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Department of Pathology and Molecular Pathology

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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