Professorship in One Health (open rank)
The University of Basel, in collaboration with Swiss TPH, invites applications for a Professorship in One Health (open rank).
Your position
With a proven track record in research and the acquisition of competitive research funding, you will complement and enhance the research portfolio of Swiss TPH, in particular on integrated approaches to health/One Health at the theoretical and methodological level within the broader Basel life sciences community. You will contribute to teaching at the graduate and professional postgraduate level. The position includes serving as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and consultation to internal and external stakeholders and policy-makers. Ideally, the position includes a Swiss or equivalent veterinary clinical authorization and oversees the animal health and welfare at Swiss TPH.
Your profile
We are interested in candidates with a proven track record of leading interdisciplinary research teams, managing complex projects and programmes in different settings, including low- and middle-income countries. You have a record of high-quality and impactful publications, a distinct teaching portfolio with experience in developing and teaching courses in integrated methods at University level as well as supervision experience of MSc and PhD students. You have experience in providing guidance on national, regional and global policy (e.g. WHO guidelines and policy briefs). You have advanced interpersonal skills in developing and nurturing productive research partnerships, particularly in resource-constrained settings. You are fluent in English and at least one national language in Switzerland (German, French or Italian). Holding a Swiss or equivalent veterinary clinical authorization is an asset.
We offer you
The new professor will be an employee of Swiss TPH in the Department of Research and a member of the Senior Research Council. Swiss TPH is a leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. It combines research, education and implementation in a unique manner, employing more than 900 staff and students from 90 nations. The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Application / Contact
Applications including a motivation letter, CV, list of the five most important publications, a 2-page summary of current and future research and names of three potential referees should be submitted online (as one single .pdf file) addressed to Prof. Dr. Heiko Schuldt, Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Basel. For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Jürg Utzinger, Director of Swiss TPH (juerg.utzinger@swisstph.ch). The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 July 2026. We kindly ask you to apply exclusively via the online application platform of the University of Basel.
Applications including a motivation letter, CV, list of the five most important publications, a 2-page summary of current and future research and names of three potential referees should be submitted online (as one single .pdf file) addressed to Prof. Dr. Heiko Schuldt, Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Basel. For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Jürg Utzinger, Director of Swiss TPH (juerg.utzinger@swisstph.ch). The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 July 2026. We kindly ask you to apply exclusively via the online application platform of the University of Basel.
