Fellowship in Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Imaging, Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D Printing

University of Basel

Switzerland

Fellowship in Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Imaging, Virtual Surgical Planning & 3D Printing

3–6 months | Start date: immediately

The Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital Basel offers a dedicated 3–6 month fellowship for qualified clinicians with a strong interest in oral and cranio-maxillofacial radiology, virtual surgical planning and medical 3D printing. This fellowship is designed for candidates who already have a relevant professional background and wish to deepen their expertise in digital precision surgery within a high-volume tertiary referral center covering the full spectrum of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery.

Your position

Program Profile

Fellows will be integrated into the clinical and technical environment of the Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and the in-house 3D Printing Lab. The program offers structured exposure to advanced imaging, digital treatment planning and patient-specific surgical workflows.

Key areas include:

Oral and maxillofacial radiology, including CBCT and advanced 3D imaging
Intraoperative 3D imaging and image-guided workflows
3D scanning and digital data acquisition
Segmentation and digital workflow integration
Virtual surgical planning and computer-assisted surgery
Design and application of surgical guides
Patient-specific implants and point-of-care 3D printing
In-house production workflows, post-processing and clinical implementation
Exposure to trauma, orthognathic surgery, oncology and reconstruction, TMJ disorders and complex cranio-maxillofacial cases

Active participation in image acquisition, scanning workflows, planning processes and interdisciplinary digital case preparation is expected.

Academic and Research Focus
Fellows are expected to contribute actively to an ongoing scientific project in maxillofacial imaging, digital surgery, virtual surgical planning or 3D printing.

Depending on the candidate's experience and project involvement, this may include:

Data analysis and scientific documentation
Contribution to manuscripts and publications
Preparation of abstracts and presentations
Participation in national or international scientific activities
Integration into the academic environment of the Basel digital surgery and 3D printing ecosystem

Your profile

This fellowship is not intended for beginners. Applicants should have a clear clinical or academic background and the ability to contribute meaningfully from the start.

Eligible candidates should have:

A degree in medicine, dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentomaxillofacial radiology or a comparable clinical field
Relevant professional experience as a physician, dentist, OMFS clinician, radiology-oriented clinician or comparable specialist
A strong interest in digital workflows, maxillofacial imaging, computer-assisted surgery and 3D printing
High motivation for academic, technical and clinical development
Excellent professional English skills
German language skills are advantageous but not mandatory

International applicants are welcome.

We offer you

Financial Support
The fellowship is primarily an educational, academic and clinical-development opportunity. A fixed salary cannot be guaranteed.
However, selected candidates may be eligible for:

Financial support towards accommodation in Basel
A qualification-based stipend, depending on the candidate's background, experience, project contribution and available resources

Details will be discussed individually during the application process.

Why Basel?

The University Hospital Basel is one of Europe's leading academic medical centres and has been ranked among the top hospitals worldwide by Newsweek. The Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery combines high-level clinical care with advanced digital innovation, translational research and patient-specific technologies.
The in-house interdisciplinary 3D Printing Lab represents a leading environment for digital workflows, virtual surgical planning and patient-specific solutions in oral craniomaxillofacial surgery, related disciplines and other surgical disciplines.
Basel offers an outstanding combination of academic excellence, clinical complexity, digital innovation and quality of life in the heart of Europe.

Application / Contact

Applications should be addressed to:

PD Dr. Dr. Isabelle Berg
Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
University Hospital Basel

Please submit:

Curriculum vitae
Short motivation letter
Optional references or academic portfolio

Applications should be sent to:
Mrs Katrin Roulet
Chefarztsekretariat, Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
University Hospital Basel
katrin.roulet@usb.ch

www.unibas.ch

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