Lead Physician in Pediatric Neurology 80-100%

Chief Physician in Pediatric Neurology 80-100%
University Children's Hospital of Basel (UKBB) • Basel

Spitalstrasse 33, 4056 Basel

For our university center for pediatric neurology, developmental pediatrics, and neurorehabilitation in Northwestern Switzerland (University Children's Hospital of Basel UKBB, Basel, and Children's Hospital KSA Aarau), we are looking for a qualified, academically engaged individual as Chief Physician with a specialization in Pediatric Neurology and proven expertise in the field of neuromuscular diseases.

Start Date: August 1, 2026, or by agreement

Your Responsibilities

• Professional, structural, and strategic leadership of the neuromuscular department as a KOSEK reference center for rare neuromuscular diseases

• Responsibility for highly specialized pediatric neurology outpatient clinics, including: neuromuscular specialty clinics, interdisciplinary clinics in close collaboration with pediatric neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and other specialties, as well as transition clinics for adolescents and young adults

• Further development of clinical care, care structures, and quality standards for children and adolescents with neuromuscular diseases

• Active participation in the cross-site collaboration between UKBB Basel and KSA Aarau

• Supervision, support, and training of residents and senior physicians

• Active involvement in university teaching (students, continuing education)

• Participation in clinical, structural, and academic development projects of the center

• Independent scientific work and involvement in research projects are explicitly desired

Your Profile

• Recognized specialization in Pediatric Neurology or equivalent qualification

• At least four years of experience at the senior physician level

• Solid and proven expertise in the field of neuromuscular diseases

• Experience in the care of complex, chronic, and rare diseases

• Proven experience in teaching; scientific activity and research experience are advantageous

• High competence in interdisciplinary and cross-site collaboration

• Team player, social competence, and structured, responsible work

• Interest in academic profile development and the strategic expansion of a university reference center

Our Offer

A responsible leadership role in a university, cross-site environment with high clinical and academic visibility

Active participation in a nationally recognized KOSEK reference center for rare neuromuscular diseases

Engaged interdisciplinary collaboration in a highly qualified team

Very good conditions for teaching, clinical research, and academic development

Attractive employment conditions and modern social benefits

Discover numerous other benefits under 'our benefits' that we offer our employees

Contact

We look forward to your online application!

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If you have general questions about the position or the application process, our HR team is happy to assist you at +41 61 704 12 32. For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Alexandre Datta, Chief Physician of Neuro- and Developmental Pediatrics at T +41 61 704 29 17.