At the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bern and the University Hospital (Inselspital) Bern, we announce an open position as

Full professor for Dermatology

in combination with the post as
Director and Chief Physician of the University Clinic for Dermatology

as of 1st August 2026.

The Department of Dermatology offers the entire spectrum of diagnostic, conservative and surgical dermatology as a tertiary centre and works closely with the interdisciplinary partner clinics of the Insel Gruppe.

The new head of the Department of Dermatology should have several years of experience in a leading position at a university centre and should be able to represent the entire specialty in atient care, research and education, to foster academic networks, and to strengthen and develop further the dermatological subspecialties.

We seek an internationally recognized personality with a proven research profile and a talent for innovation. Furthermore, collaboration between clinical and basic science research groups is an important strategic goal of the Faculty of Medicine. Therefore, an interest in translational research is essential. Regular publication activity and successful acquisition of competitive external funding are required.

You are an excellent dermatologist with a proven area of expertise in one of the areas with great potential, i.e. inflammatory dermatoses, dermatosurgery, and/or digital medicine / telemedicine.

Management and leadership experience in complex, multidisciplinary organisations with appropriate business skills, a high level of integration and teamwork skills, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. You will also be actively involved in implementing equality and diversity policies in your clinic.

Excellent communication skills are expected. You will have a good command of German and French or be willing to acquire them.

A habilitation or equivalent academic qualification and a specialist qualification in dermatology are required. Teaching skills and an interest in innovative and contemporary teaching and learning concepts as well as a strong commitment to the promotion of young talent and gender equality are expected.

The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore strongly encourages qualified female scientists to apply. The University of Bern has various programmes to help you combine work and family life. These include childcare facilities, offers for partners and the possibility of job sharing (www.vereinbarkeit.unibe.ch')). Applications for job sharing are welcome; please submit a concept for collaboration.