Extraordinary Professorship in Translational MR-Methodology

Extraordinary Professorship in Translational MR-Methodology

University of Bern, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern

Workplace:
Bern – Bern region – Switzerland

Category:
Health | Innovation

Position:
Professor

Job Start: immediately or upon agreement

Published: 10 June 2026

The MR-Methodology-Group conducts research and development in the field of magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy and is run as an interdisciplinary unit.

The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore strongly encourages qualified female scientists to apply. The University of Bern has various programs to help combine work and family life, such as childcare facilities, offers for partners and the possibility of job sharing. Job sharing applications are welcome; please submit a concept for collaboration.

• Internationally recognized personality with a proven profile in the development of high-field imaging including 7 Tesla.
• Background in physics with a technology pathway to the clinic, or an MD-PhD degree with experience/further training in the relevant field; proven focus in MR-sequence development.
• Expertise in metabolic imaging or another innovative field is an advantage.
• Existing industry cooperations in this field are preferable.
• Strong interest in translational research in the field of MR-methodology is essential.
• Regular publication activity, successful acquisition of competitive external funding and strong international collaborations in academia and with industry partners are required.
• High degree of integration and teamwork skills and willingness to cooperate with clinical disciplines.
• Integration into existing structures of the Translational Imaging Center Bern (TIC).
• Habilitation or an equivalent academic record.
• Teaching skills and interest in innovative and contemporary teaching and learning concepts; strong commitment to the promotion of young researchers, especially supervision of PhD students.

Applications must be electronically submitted to the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern by 8 August 2026 via the following link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

For further information, please contact Prof. Axel Rominger, Chair of the Election Committee, Director and Chief Physician, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital (e-mail: axel.rominger).

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