Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich
Professorship for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy 100%
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zurich invites applications for a
Professorship for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
The professorship is located at the Psychiatric University Hospital, where it represents psychiatry and psychotherapy in research, patient care, and teaching. The new professor will be appointed as head ofthe Department of Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.
We are looking for a dynamic and integrative individual with excellent scientific knowledge and extensive clinical experience. Their research should complement the other research activities of the PUK (please see www.pukzh.ch). The ideal candidate will hold a board certification in psychiatry and psychotherapy (FMH), or an equivalent certification, as well as a habilitation or a similar academic qualification. In addition, the candidate should have significant experience as head or deputy head of a large clinical unit. An excellent track record in acquiring competitive third-party funding is also expected. A proven commitment to the academic and clinical promotion of junior researchers and clinicians, and student teaching is required. Teaching responsibilities include the instruction of students in psychiatry and related subjects, subsequent specialist training, and continuous professional development.
The University of Zurich provides an excellent environment for cutting-edge research and numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with its faculties and university hospitals. Another advantage is its proximity to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). The successful candidate will have many opportunities to strengthen existing collaborations and establish new ones within the hospital and with other research institutions.
The ability to speak German at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required 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.
Location
Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich
Lenggstrasse 31, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer
President of the Search Committtee
+41 44 635 10 74, zeilhofer@dekmed.uzh.ch
Please submit your electronic application for this position by September 15, 2025 (via Faculty Recruiting Tool, https://www.recruiting.med.uzh.ch/position/63504384). Please note the information on applications under this link - https://www.med.uzh.ch/de/Berufungen.html. Applications by mail or e-mail will not be considered. For any information, please contact the President of the Appointment Committee, Prof. Hanns U. Zeilhofer (E-Mail: zeilhofer@dekmed.uzh.ch; Tel: +41 44 635 10 74).
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