Associate Professor (UAS) in Osteopathy

HES-SO Fribourg; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

HES-SO Fribourg seeks an accomplished researcher with a PhD in osteopathy or related health discipline to lead large-scale projects and secure funding. The role combines research leadership with clinical perspective as a practicing osteopath, and involves publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.

The candidate will develop interprofessional networks, teach in research areas, and contribute to national and international collaborations.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in osteopathy or related health discipline.
• Extensive experience in your area of expertise.
• A practising osteopath with proven clinical and practical experience.
• Proven ability in applied research, particularly in project management and securing competitive funding.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals and professional publications.
• Fluency in French or German with a good knowledge of the other language, as well as English.

Aufgaben

• Secure funding and provide leadership for large-scale research projects in the field of osteopathy.
• Publish results of funded projects regularly in peer-reviewed journals and professional publications.
• Participate actively in national and international conferences by presenting research findings.
• Develop and consolidate scientific, clinical and interprofessional collaboration networks in osteopathy.
• Teach in your area of expertise in relation to research.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Research experience

Grant procurement

Scientific publishing

Languages FR/DE/EN

Ausbildung

PhD in osteopathy or related health discipline

Postgraduate research experience

Jobbeschreibung

The School of Health Sciences Fribourg (Heds FR) offers bilingual teaching in the fields of nursing (Bachelor's level) and osteopathy (Bachelor's and Master's levels) and carries out research and continuing professional development activities; it also provides a wide range of services to its numerous partners.

Role and scope of work

• To secure funding and provide leadership for large-scale research projects in the field of osteopathy
• To publish the results of funded projects regularly in peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as in professional journals
• To participate actively in national and international conferences by presenting and promoting research findings
• Develop and consolidate scientific, clinical and interprofessional collaboration networks in the field of osteopathy
• Teach in your area of expertise in relation to research

Your profile

• Holder of a PhD in osteopathy or a related health discipline
• Extensive experience in your area of expertise
• A practising osteopath with proven clinical and practical experience
• Proven ability in applied research, particularly in project management and securing competitive funding
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals and professional publications
• Fluency in French or German with a good knowledge of the other language, as well as English

Further information

• 3-year fixed-term contract
• Workload: 50–60 per cent
• Enquiries: Catherine Lehnherr, HR Manager, [e-mail]
• Start date: immediately or to be agreed
• Application deadline: 11 October 2026

Branche: Bildung / Ausbildung / Bibliothekswesen Funktion: Forschung und Entwicklung Anstellungsart: Befristeter Vertrag