Chair of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

University of Zurich Faculty of Medicine

University Children's Hospital Zurich

Chair of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 100 %

Start of employment 1 August 2027, or by agreement

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zurich invites applications for the newly established Chair of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. The position is based at the University Children's Hospital Zurich and encompasses responsibilities in research, patient care, and teaching. The chair will lead the Pediatric Infectious Diseases unit.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative academic leader with substantial clinical experience and research expertise in pediatric infectious diseases, demonstrated by international recognition in the field. The successful candidate will hold a Swiss specialist qualification (FMH) in Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases or an equivalent foreign certification, as well as a habilitation or equivalent academic qualification. Applicants are expected to have a strong record of research leadership, including the management of a research group, successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding, and active engagement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision of academic theses, and the mentoring of junior researchers.

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.

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

Please submit your electronic application for this position by March 8, 2026. Applications by mail or e-mail will not be considered. For more information on how to apply, please refer to our instructions for applications.

What we offer

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

University Children's Hospital Zurich

Lenggstrasse 30, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Further information

Questions about the job

Prof. Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer President of the recruitment committee +41 44 634 10 74
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