Postdoctoral researcher 80-100%

Surgical Outcome Research Center

The postdoctoral researcher will mainly supervise and implement tasks of a research project entitled: “Evidence-based definition and classification of the etiology of rotator cuff tears in Switzerland”. The project will be conducted in particular under the direction of Prof. Andreas Marc Müller (Chief Physician, Orthopaedics and Traumatology) and the Surgical Outcome Research Center (SORC) (headed by Prof. Laurent Audigé). The research project aims to close the knowledge and interpretation gaps between the stakeholders by developing an evidence-based, transparent and standardized approach to define and classify the etiology of rotator cuff tears. The postdoctoral researcher, supported by a PhD student (to be recruited), SORC staff and project partners will lead three work packages (WP): A systematic review and Delphi survey to define the aetiology of rotator cuff tear and a list of diagnostic factors (WP1), an evaluation of the results of WP1 using the Swiss National Science Foundation ARCR_Pred study (WP2), and the development of a protocol for a prospective cohort study in primary care (WP3).

The University Hospital Basel plays a leading role in the (inter)national medical and research community. Our campus in the heart of Basel city represents innovative strength, development opportunities and interdisciplinary cooperation.

01.10.2025

24 to 36 months

Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel

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Those working at the University Hospital of Basel enjoy attractive working conditions and many benefits.

Your benefits at the USB

Attractive salary policy and exceptional social benefits
Discounts for shopping, sport and recreation
Support during relocation and apartment hunting
25 vacation days, plus 5 flexible free days
Support in further training and education, plus career planning
Campus in the heart of Basel and the tri-border region
Comprehensive childcare options
Free-of-charge sport and fitness program

What you will be doing

Lead the development of a research project aiming to bridge the interpretation gaps between clinicians, health insurers, and patients by creating evidence-based approaches for defining and classifying rotator cuff tear etiology
Identify and supervise PhD and Master students
Actively engage with project partners, including USB-Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, SORC, SUVA, Swiss Orthopaedics, and DKF-Division of Clinical Epidemiology
Prepare and coordinate competitive research grant applications
Contribute to other SORC-supported research projects on clinical study methodology, real-world evidence generation and research database design

Your profile

(MD-)PhD in a health-related field such as Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Healthcare Informatics, Surgery, or Medicine
Expertise in at least one of the following areas: diagnostic and prognostic research, Delphi surveys, evidence-based decision-making, surgical outcomes, or machine learning methods for outcome prediction or automated image analysis
Strong programming skills in R or Python
Strong project management and communication skills
Fluency in English (spoken and written), German (B2 level) required; knowledge of French or Italian is an asset

Benefits of this position

International, interdisciplinary and dynamic environment
Opportunity to develop personal research portfolio in the frame of the granted research proposal

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Place of work

At the USB, we work together on quality projects and research projects in nursing and medical fields. Our goal is to always offer patients the best treatment and care available and to improve patient safety.

Angelika Lehmann
Ward Manager Intensive Care

The USB is a fantastic employer, not least due to the many benefits offered to the staff. These include the wide range of sports on offer, the canteen and also the salary. All this and more make the USB an employee-friendly place to work.

Christian Emsden
Nursing Expert Intensive Care Ward

I made a conscious decision to work at a university hospital as you are confronted with serious and complicated illnesses here. In smaller hospitals, patients with serious illnesses are often transferred elsewhere for treatment. At the USB, we can treat virtually everything.

Nicole Roth
Intensive Care Specialist

Maternity leave and part-time work are always a real possibility. This is not always the case, particularly in surgical fields. In our team, there are no hurdles that have to be overcome. Our boss is very keen on recruiting more women in the team – on all levels, including in management positions.

Dr. Antje Feicke
Physician in Urology

What is important here is that all members of staff have interesting perspectives for the future, regardless of their working hours. I try to be a role model here every single day, as do my managers. The reconciliation of work and family is very enriching.

Britta Lünenborg
Ward Manager Internal Medicine

We have a fantastic working atmosphere, and I am surrounded by motivated, good-humored colleagues. We always have something to laugh about.

Jasmine Joseph
Controller

There are a range of fantastic research opportunities on offer in and around the USB and School of Medicine – I can follow my interests at a very high level here.

Prof. mult. Florian M. Thieringer
MHBA, Chief Physician / Co-Head 3D Print Lab

We have our finger on the pulse when it comes to technical innovation. We work with state-of-the-art equipment and are constantly putting new systems through their paces – I find this fascinating.

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Radiology Specialist (MTRA) in Interventional Radiology

The interdisciplinary way we work together – including between the individual clinics – is extraordinary. You don’t see this in many places.

PD Dr. med. Dr. habil. Elisabeth Artemis Kappos
Physician in Plastic, Reconstructive, Cosmetic and Hand Surgery, member of the Tumor Center

I’m proud to work at the USB. During my time here, I have experienced some fantastic support – including financial assistance. Without this, I wouldn’t have been able to pursue my chosen career. I am very grateful for this.

Thomas Dreher-Hummel
APN (Advanced Practice Nurse)

Further information

Thomas Jean Stojanov
Postdoktorand

+41 61 328 49 69

We look forward to receiving your application

Dagmar Angelika Bildl
HR Beraterin

+41 61 265 32 90

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Invitation to first interview
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Follow-up interview
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The decision
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There are many reasons to come work for us: Working at the USB primarily means being part of a dedicated team of over 7500 employees from around 90 nations. Our lively day-to-day lives are characterized by forward-looking research, cutting-edge medicine and the transfer of knowledge at the highest level. In addition, there is a modern organizational culture, interdisciplinarity, inspiring innovation and a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.

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