Offer DescriptionLesen Sie weiter, um herauszufinden, welche Fähigkeiten, Qualifikationen und Erfahrungen Sie benötigen, um diese Stelle erfolgreich zu besetzen.The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bern and Inselspital, Bern University Hospital invite applications for an Assistant Professorship in Clinical Cancer Informatics, funded by the Werner and Hedy Berger-Janser Foundation.This endowed professorship is embedded within the University Comprehensive Cancer Center Inselspital (UCI) and jointly affiliated with the Department of Medical Oncology and the Department of Radiation Oncology.The position aims to strengthen data-driven, patient-centered cancer research and to advance the integration of clinical data, artificial intelligence, and precision oncology. It is designed to serve as a key interface between clinical practice and data science, enabling the transformation of real-world data into clinically meaningful insights.Scientific EnvironmentBern offers a highly collaborative and rapidly evolving ecosystem in digital medicine, including:Access to large-scale clinical datasets and real-world patient dataEstablished infrastructures in data science and clinical researchStrong interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical departments, biomedical research, and digital medicineIntegration within national and international research networksThe successful candidate will benefit from close collaboration with the Department of Clinical Research (DCR), the Department of Digital Medicine (DDM), and the Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR), the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and the Center for AI in Radiation Oncology (CAIRO).Workload100% (job-sharing models welcome)Duration4 years (an extension by a further two years may be considered following an evaluation before the end of the four-year term;
the evaluation will also review long-term funding and the potential establishment of a structural professorship)Employment Relationshipfixed-termDescriptionYour ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead an innovative research program in clinical cancer informaticsAdvancement of standardized terminologies, interoperabilities and mapping strategies to harmonize heterogeneous data sourcesIntegrate heterogeneous clinical data sources and develop advanced analytical approachesContribute to the development of AI-based decision-support tools in radiation oncology and medical oncologyStrengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between clinical and computational disciplinesAcquire competitive third-party fundingContribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervise early-career researchersActively participate in the strategic development of digital medicine at the Faculty of MedicineYour ProfileWe are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with:A medical degree (MD or equivalent) or PhD with strong clinical insightExcellent research achievements in clinical informatics, data interoperability and standardization, data science, or a related fieldExperience with real-world medical data, AI, or computational methods in healthcareA strong interest in translational and interdisciplinary researchDemonstrated ability (or strong potential) to lead research teamsExcellent communication skills and ability to work across disciplinesFluency in English;
German skills or willingness to acquire themWe offerA unique opportunity to shape a highly innovative and rapidly developing fieldAccess to excellent clinical and research infrastructureIntegration into a dynamic and collaborative academic environmentDedicated funding through the endowed professorshipSupport for career development and long-term perspectives (following an evaluation before the end of the four-year term, an extension by a further two years may be considered;
long-term funding and the potential establishment of a structural professorship will also be reviewed.)Self-conceptionThe University of Bern is committed to increasing the proportion of women in academic leadership positions and strongly encourages applications from female candidates and individuals from underrepresented groups. Applications under job-sharing models are welcome;
interested parties are requested to submit a corresponding concept. Flexible working arrangements are supported. ( )University of Bern | Inselspital, Bern University HospitalOrganisation/Company University of Bern | Inselspital, Bern University Hospital Research Field Medical sciences Pharmacological sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Application Deadline 12 Nov 2026 - 23:01 (UTC) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Hours Per Week 42 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? xshrkfv Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No#J-18808-Ljbffr
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University of Bern | Inselspital, Bern University Hospital Recruiting-Team
