The Faculty of Science and Medicine at the University of Fribourg/Switzerland invites applications for an open rank professor position as
Chair of Women's Health and Exposome (90-100%)
Qualified applicants must have an outstanding track record of successful independent experimental, epidemiological and/or clinical biomedical research, preferably in disease areas that predominantly affect women.
The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized competitive research program investigating the impact of environmental stressors (the exposome) on the prevention, pathogenesis, and clinical outcomes of female-predominant diseases. They will collaborate closely with the Hôpital Fribourgeois (HFR), the University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), the University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV) and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Significant teaching experience of human medicine at the university level is mandatory. Courses are taught in French and/or German.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for establishing the envisioned Institute for Women's Health and Exposome at the University of Fribourg.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2027. More information is available at www.unifr.ch/science/positions.
The University of Fribourg is bilingual (French/German). Knowledge of the second language (level B1 oral) is expected. If this is not the case, it must be acquired within two years of taking up the position.
Having signed the CoARA declaration, the University of Fribourg emphasizes qualitative assessment of academic achievement.
Seeking to promote an equitable representation of women and men, the University strongly encourages applications from women.
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