Extraordinary Professorship in Translational MR-Methodology

Extraordinary Professorship in Translational MR-Methodology

Institution / Workplace Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern

About us The MR-Methodology Group conducts research and development in magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy as an interdisciplinary unit.

Your profile

• The professorship is to be filled by an internationally recognized personality with a proven track record in high-field imaging development, including 7 Tesla.
• Applicants must have:
  • A background in physics with a corresponding technology pathway to clinical application or
  • An MD-PhD degree with experience/further training in the relevant field,
  • In both cases, with a proven focus on MR-sequence development.
• Expertise in metabolic imaging or another innovative field is advantageous.
• Existing industry collaborations in this area are preferable.
• Essential requirements:
  • Strong interest in translational research in MR methodology.
  • Regular publication activity and successful acquisition of competitive external funding.
  • Strong international collaborations in academia and with industry partners.
  • High degree of integration and teamwork skills, including willingness to cooperate with clinical disciplines.
  • Integration into the Translational Imaging Center Bern (TIC).
  • Habilitation or equivalent academic record.
  • Teaching skills and interest in innovative teaching and learning concepts.
  • Strong commitment to promoting young researchers, particularly in supervising PhD students.

Self-conception The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in teaching and research and strongly encourages qualified female scientists to apply. Job-sharing applications are welcome; please include a collaboration concept.

Employment details

• Start date: Immediately or upon agreement
• Employment relationship: 100%, permanent

Application process Applications must be submitted electronically by 8 August 2026 via:

Contact for further information

• Prof. Axel Rominger (Chair of the Election Committee) Director and Chief Physician, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital E-mail:
• Gabriela Brügger (application-related questions) Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern E-mail:

Additional information

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