Assistant Professor in Clinical Cancer Informatics (non‑tenure track)

About the role

The University of Bern and Inselspital invite applications for an Assistant Professorship in Clinical Cancer Informatics, funded by the Werner and Hedy Berger‑Janser Foundation. The position is embedded within the University Comprehensive Cancer Center Inselspital and jointly affiliated with the Departments of Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology, aiming to strengthen data‑driven, patient‑centered cancer research.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead an innovative research program in clinical cancer informatics.
• Advance standardized terminologies, interoperabilities and mapping strategies to harmonize heterogeneous data sources.
• Integrate heterogeneous clinical data sources and develop advanced analytical approaches.
• Contribute to the development of AI‑based decision‑support tools in radiation oncology and medical oncology.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration between clinical and computational disciplines.
• Acquire competitive third‑party funding.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervise early‑career researchers.
• Actively participate in the strategic development of digital medicine at the Faculty of Medicine.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) or PhD with strong clinical insight.
• Excellent research achievements in clinical informatics, data interoperability and standardization, data science, or a related field.
• Experience with real‑world medical data, AI, or computational methods in healthcare.
• Strong interest in translational and interdisciplinary research.
• Demonstrated ability (or strong potential) to lead research teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.
• Fluency in English; German skills or willingness to acquire them.

What we offer

• Access to excellent clinical and research infrastructure.
• Integration into a dynamic and collaborative academic environment.
• Dedicated funding through the endowed professorship.
• Support for career development and long‑term perspectives, with possible extension after evaluation.