Professorship in Anatomy
To be appointed from 01.02.2027 or by arrangement
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel is looking to fill the position of a Professor of Anatomy.
The Medical Faculty of the University of Basel is seeking to fill a Professorship in Anatomy starting January 2027. We are looking for an outstanding scientist with excellent teaching experience in Anatomy to strengthen research and teaching in the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel. The largest department at the university is home to 70 research groups and about 800 employees who collaborate to answer fundamental scientific questions, as well as applied translational research questions.
Your position
Your role will be to lead an excellent research group at the Department of Biomedicine, conducting creative and internationally competitive research in a field of Anatomy, preferably Neuroanatomy, and using model systems relevant to human development or disease. You will also be expected to secure competitive research funding and publish high-quality papers in your field. Alongside your research, you will teach students at the Medical Faculty, while also supervising postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. Additionally, the position includes the leadership and organization of the Neuroanatomy Course.
Your profile
You hold either an MD or PhD, and are habilitated in Anatomy or possess equivalent academic qualifications. You have an outstanding track record in leading a research group and have demonstrated publication of high-quality research. You have broad experience to teach Anatomy with enthusiasm and passion at the university level. Extensive experience in teaching Neuroanatomy is particularly welcomed. Good knowledge of German language is expected. You have an integrative personality and a strong team spirit, with strong interests in interdisciplinary collaborations across Basel and beyond. You are able to create an inspiring work and teaching environment and support the development of your staff and students.
We offer you
- An independent professorship with a leadership role as research group leader
- An innovative, interdisciplinary, and open research environment
- The Department of Biomedicine provides excellent infrastructure with outstanding core facilities and an international PhD program.
- The University of Basel is in the heart of city, and in one of the top locations for life sciences in Europe with connections to world-leading pharmaceutical industries.
- The University of Basel provides attractive employment conditions and endowment with start-up package and resources for teaching and research.
- Attractive employment conditions
The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family friendliness. In an effort to increase the proportion of women in professorships, the university is particularly interested in receiving applications from women.
For further information, please contact the Chair of the Academic Recruitment Committee, Prof. Josef Bischofberger (E-Mail: josef.bischofberger@unibas.ch; Phone: +41-61-2072729) or the Scientific Coordinator of Academic Recruitment, Dr. Simone Neu (berufungen-medizin@unibas.ch; Phone: +41 61 207 61 64).
Applications must be submitted by March 19, 2026.
We kindly ask you to apply exclusively via the online application platform of the University of Basel and as described in the application guidelines.
