Professor of Hematology

University of Basel; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 264.000 - 370.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent employment conditions

Relocation support

Competitive start-up package

Zusammenfassung

The Medical Faculty of the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel invite applications for a Professor of Hematology to lead the department and chair the clinic. The role combines clinical leadership, research, and education, with an emphasis on allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapies.

You will steer translational and clinical studies, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and support resident and senior physicians in a dynamic, Swiss

Qualifikationen

• Board accreditation as a specialist physician in hematology or equivalent.
• Broad clinical and practical experience across hematology and stem cell transplantation (allogeneic and autologous).
• Proven leadership in an academic environment with organizational and economic thinking.
• Research experience in clinical, translational, or experimental domains.

Aufgaben

• Medical, economic, organizational, and academic management of the clinic.
• Lead a hematology research group and contribute to international study groups.
• Foster collaboration across hematology diagnostics, the Basel Blood Donation Center, oncology, and related departments.
• Provide advanced training for residents and senior physicians in line with SIWF standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Hematology

Clinical expertise

Research

Teaching

German language

Academic administration

Ausbildung

Board accreditation in hematology

Equivalent qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Basel Research Field Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Switzerland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Medical Faculty of the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel are looking to fill the position of Professor of Hematology in connection with the position of Chief Physician of the Department of Hematology
Due to the retirement of the current position holder, the professorship for hematology will become vacant. The Hematology Department at the University Hospital Basel is the largest center for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in Switzerland. In clinical care, the Hematology Clinic in Basel holds a preeminent position both nationally and internationally, particularly in the treatment of patients undergoing allogeneic and autologous HCT, as well as in cellular therapies. The teaching and research are renowned for their excellence on both national and international levels. The departemental research scope is comprehensive, encompassing epidemiological, translational, and basic scientific studies.
In this position, you will be responsible for the medical, economic, organizational, and academic management of the clinic. Leveraging your clinical expertise and research background, you will further elevate the national and international profile of hematology at the University of Basel. You will ensure delivery and continuous enhancement of exemplary clinical services, fostering collaboration between hematological diagnostics, the Basel Blood Donation Center, oncology, and other related clinical departments. Your clinical proficiency and dedication to medical education will guarantee the provision of advanced training for resident and senior physicians, in line with the standards set by the Swiss Institute for Continuing Medical Education (SIWF). Through your active engagement in academic research and teaching, you will inspire students and cultivate the next generation of academic professionals. Your participative and goal-driven leadership style will establish an attractive and dynamic working environment for academic and clinical specialists within your clinic. In addition, you will lead a hematology research group, contribute to international study groups, and cultivate a supportive atmosphere for successful, team-based translational research.
You hold board accreditation as a specialist physician in hematology or an equivalent qualification. You have broad clinical and practical experience across all areas of hematology and stem cell transplantation, including both allogeneic and autologous transplantation. You can demonstrate successful research in clinical, translational, or experimental domains. You have proven substantial leadership experience in an academic environment with organizational skills and economic thinking. Through your expertise, leadership capabilities, communication skills, and high interpersonal competence, you cultivate trust and acceptance among colleagues. You foster an engaging working environment, inspire innovative thinking and action, and support the professional development of your team members. Proficiency in German or a commitment to acquiring it within a reasonable timeframe is a prerequisite.

• An inspiring and varied job in a university and clinical environment
• An innovative, interdisciplinary and open research environment
• A responsible leadership role
• An interdisciplinary collaboration in a future-oriented company
• Excellent employment conditions with an attractive salary policy, outstanding social benefits, and comprehensive support during the relocation to Basel
• A competitive start-up package and resources for teaching and research
• An international, inspiring, collegial, and cooperative environment
• A tri-national region with a high quality of life

The University and the University Hospital of Basel stand for excellence through diversity and are committed to equal opportunities and family friendliness. In an effort to increase the proportion of women in professorships, the university is particularly interested in receiving applications from women.

Application / Contact

For further information, please contact the Chair of the Academic Recruitment Committee, Prof. Martin Siegemund (Phone: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail] ) or the Scientific Coordinator of Academic Recruitment, Dr. Simone Neu (Phone: [phone]; [e-mail] ).