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PhD Position in Clinical Veterinary Medicine (MRI/CT Diagnostics) University of Bern in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Medical Imaging
Funding
100% employment with remuneration of 75% as a doctoral student according to the salary guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation and 25% as a veterinary assistant according to the cantonal salary guidelines. Includes a four-week introductory course in anesthesia and additional compensation for on-call anesthesiology service.
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Bern
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PhD position in Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Bern
The Clinical Radiology Department of the Vetsuisse Faculty at the University of Bern is offering a 100% PhD position limited to 24 months, starting 1 April 2027 (or earlier by arrangement). The role combines clinical work and scientific research in MRI and/or CT diagnostics, with a dissertation as the main research output.
You will be fully integrated into the department’s daily clinical workflow and will take responsibility for anesthetic management of small animal patients during imaging examinations. In parallel, you will contribute to a research project and work toward completing a dissertation. Participation in the on-call anesthesiology service is desired and is additionally compensated.
This opportunity is aimed at veterinarians who have completed their veterinary medicine degree and state examination, and who are interested in diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, clinical practice, and scientific research. Strong communication skills in German, French, and English are required, along with teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to take responsibility.
Funding is structured as a full-time appointment with 75% salary as a doctoral student according to Swiss National Science Foundation salary guidelines and 25% as a veterinary assistant according to cantonal salary guidelines. The position also includes a four-week introductory anesthesia course and supervision throughout the dissertation process.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, and diplomas to Prof. Dr. med. vet. Daniela Schweizer via the application channel provided on the job page.
Funding details
100% employment with remuneration of 75% as a doctoral student according to the salary guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation and 25% as a veterinary assistant according to the cantonal salary guidelines. Includes a four-week introductory course in anesthesia and additional compensation for on-call anesthesiology service.
What's required
Completed veterinary medicine studies with state examination; interest in diagnostic imaging and anesthesia; enjoyment of clinical work and handling animal patients; motivation and interest in scientific work with the goal of writing a dissertation; good communication skills in German, French, and English; teamwork skills, reliability, and willingness to take on responsibility.
How to apply
Send a cover letter and application documents (CV, contact information for 3 references, and diplomas) to Prof. Dr. med. vet. Daniela Schweizer via the application portal/contact indicated on the job page. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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