Assistant Professorship in Small Animal Surgery
University of Bern
Switzerland
Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Small Animal Surgery
100%
Effective January 1, 2026
The Department of Clinical Veterinary Science at the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Small Animal Surgery (100%).
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Service: Provide clinical care for small animals and actively contribute to the day-to-day operations of the small animal surgery unit; active participation in the emergency service system for small animal surgery (back-up)
- Undergraduate Teaching: Deliver lectures, practical courses, and seminars in small animal surgery
- Resident Supervision: Guide and mentor ECVS residents
- Research : Lead and implement own research projects in Small Animal Surgery
- Supervision: Oversee PhD, Dr.med.vet., and master's students in their research projects
- Leadership: This position includes the role of Small Animal Surgery section Deputy Head
Requirements
- Master Degree in Veterinary Medicine
- Diploma from the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) or the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)
- PhD or equivalent scientific qualification, demonstrating internationally recognized research activity in the field of Small Animal Surgery
- Significant clinical experience, preferably with a focus on orthopedic surgery
- Fluency in English, preferably also German and/or French, or commitment to learn them for teaching and client communication
- Clinical experience
- Experience in academic teaching
- Quality of research output
- Amount of acquired external funding
- Contributions to academic committees and professional activities
We offer
- Initial term: 4 years
- Extension: Possible for 2 years following a positive evaluation
- Promotion: Eligible for promotion to a permanent professorship within 4–6 years, dependent on meeting the qualification criteria, determined by the regulations of the Vetsuisse Faculty Bern
Application Instructions
Please submit the following documents as a single PDF file by
Dean's office, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bern
Email: faculty.vetsuisse@unibe.ch
For further information, please contact the co-chairs of the search committee:
Prof. Simone Schuller: simone.schuller@unibe.ch
Prof. Claudia Spadavecchia: claudia.spadavecchia@unibe.ch
May 30, 2025
- Motivation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Relevant Certificates and Diplomas
- List of Publications (highlighting the three most relevant publications)
- Teaching Experience and External Funding Acquired
- Details of Previous Professional Activities and participation in Academic Committees
- Any other supporting documents
Dean's office, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bern
Email: faculty.vetsuisse@unibe.ch
For further information, please contact the co-chairs of the search committee:
Prof. Simone Schuller: simone.schuller@unibe.ch
Prof. Claudia Spadavecchia: claudia.spadavecchia@unibe.ch
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