Professor of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology

American Society of Hematology; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 165,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research environment

Leadership opportunity

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Competitive conditions

Facilities for teaching and research

Diversity and family friendliness

Job summary

The University of Basel and University Children’s Hospital Basel seek a Professor of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology to lead clinical, educational and research activities in pediatric hematology and oncology.

You will oversee the pediatric hematology/oncology service, lead a regional network for coordinated care, and advance research in personalized pediatric care, leadership, and education within a top academic environment.

Qualifications

• Broad clinical experience in pediatric hematology and oncology.
• Experience in stem cell transplantation / cellular therapies is welcome.
• Strong research track record with competitive funding and publications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, operational and academic activities of pediatric hematology and oncology at the University Children’s Hospital Basel.
• Lead the Pädiatrische Haematologie und Onkologie Nordwestschweiz network to ensure close-to-home care in NW Switzerland.
• Direct research group and promote education and continuing medical education for trainees and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Pediatric hematology & oncology

German language

Education

PhD

Job description

Professor of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology

Company/Institution: University of Basel

Location: Basel, CHE

Degree Requirements: PhD Salary: $200,000 - $249,999

Job Type: Other Posted: October 23, 2026

Job Setting: Other Application Period: October 26-November 24, 2026

Professor of Paediatric Haematologyand Oncology
To be appointed from October, 1st 2027or by arrangement

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel and the University Children's Hospital Basel are looking to fill the position of Professor of Paediatric Haematologyand Oncology.
The Faculty of Medicine Basel and the University Children's Hospital Basel(UKBB) are advertising the position of a structural clinical professorship as partof a reappointment.

Your position
You will be responsible for the clinical, operational and academic aspects of paediatric
haematology and oncology at the University Children's Hospital Basel. Asa member of the Chief Medical Staff of the University Children's Hospital Basel,you are jointly responsible for the medical management of the clinic. You will alsolead the “Pädiatrische Haematologie und Onkologie Nordwestschweiz" network, astrategic cooperation between the KSA Children's Hospital Aarau and the UKBBto ensure excellent, close-to-home care delivery in northwestern Switzerland.Your inclusive, goal-oriented understanding of leadership ensures an attractiveworking environment for academic and clinical specialists in the department.Your clinical expertise and interest in continuing medical education ensures andpromotes the up-to-date training and continuing education of paediatric interns,
residents and attending physicians as well as physicians in the context of continuing
education in paediatric hemato-oncology in accordance with the requirementsof the Swiss Institute for Continuing Medical Education (SIWF). You willlead a research group thematically anchored in paediatric hematology and oncologyand develop a fertile environment for a successful research team. A researchfocus in the area of personalized care for children and adolescents withhemato-oncological diseases is particularly welcome.

Your profile
You have broad clinical experience in paediatric hematology and oncology aswell as in general paediatrics. Expertise in the field of stem cell transplantation /cellular therapies is welcome. You have a successful research track record, includingcompetitive third-party funding and excellent scientific publications in thefield of paediatric hematology and oncology and are motivated to take advantageof the interdisciplinary research environment in Basel. Thanks to your distinctiveexpertise, your leadership and communication skills as well as your high level ofsocial competence, you will gain acceptance and trust. You create an attractiveworking environment, inspire creative thinking and action and support your employees.You have a very good command of German.

We offer you

• A stimulating and varied position in a university and clinical context
• An innovative, interdisciplinary and open research environment
• An opportunity to lead with executive reach
• An interdisciplinary collaboration in a future-oriented organisation
• Attractive employment conditions
• Attractive university facilities and endowment for teaching and research

The University of Basel and the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB) are
committed to excellence through diversity and actively promote equal opportunities
and family friendliness. In its efforts to increase the proportion of women
among professors, the University particularly welcomes applications from
women.