Fellow (Cardiology) — Universitätsspital Basel

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Cardiology Research

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. 01.01.2026 31.12.2026 Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel 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

• Participate in patient recruitment for international multicentre trials, contribute to outpatient clinics, and gain increasing responsibility in the cath lab during valve procedures (TAVI, TEER, TMVR, etc.), based on technical competence
• Spend one day per week in the cath lab, gaining direct involvement in structural heart interventions. Fellows will learn advanced techniques such as pre-procedural CT analysis using dedicated software
• Join Heart Team meetings three times per week, participate in clinical rounds and journal clubs, and contribute to patient management decisions at a consultant level.
• Engage in clinical research within the Cardiovascular Research Institute Basel (CRIB). Fellows will receive mentorship in study design, data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and publication
• While not mandatory, fellows may opt to participate in on-call duties to gain additional experience in emergency situations

Your profile

• Completion of core training in Internal Medicine and General Cardiology
• Basic skills in coronary angiography and interventional procedures
• Proficiency in English and German (mandatory); knowledge of French is an asset
• A medical license recognized by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (required for clinical duties)
• Candidates must be prepared to contribute to patient care at a consultant level in the cath lab
• Candidates should be highly motivated to engage in both clinical and research activities within the field of structural heart disease

Benefits of this position

• 12-month clinical research fellowship in structural heart disease at the University Heart Center Basel
• The department includes dedicated coronary and structural heart disease catheter laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art fluoroscopy units, covering the full spectrum of contemporary coronary and structural heart interventions
• With an annual caseload of more than 200 TAVIs, and provided that the necessary qualifications are met (recognition of the medical degree by the Federal Office of Public Health and prior cath lab experience), advanced trainees will be allowed hands-on exposure and active involvement in structural heart interventions (e.g. TAVI, TEER, TMVR, TTVR, PFO/ASD closure)
• Fellows are entitled to up to six weeks of annual vacation
• Fellows are encouraged to attend and present at national and international cardiology and interventional cardiology conferences

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. Aurore Jordan 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) 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. Do you want shape the hospital of the future together with us? Then join us! #TeamUSB Cardiology Research What you will be doing Your profile

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