Assistant with combination doctoral thesis in the field of health care / clinical infectiology — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
- The activity includes the care of dogs and cats, which are presented in health care and in the special field of clinical infectiology.
- The precautionary consultation hours are increasingly carried out independently after training; the clinical infectiology consultation hours are carried out under direct supervision by a senior physician (Dipl.
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- The activity includes the care of dogs and cats, which are presented in health care and in the special field of clinical infectiology.
- The precautionary consultation hours are increasingly carried out independently after training; the clinical infectiology consultation hours are carried out under direct supervision by a senior physician (Dipl.
- ACVIM or Dipl.
- ECVIM-CA).
- It also includes participation in the Growing Dog Project (GDP), an internationally oriented longitudinal research project on the health care of young dogs.
- Within the framework of this project there is the possibility to prepare a clinical doctoral thesis.
- Participation also includes student clinical training as well as active participation in clinical case discussions, journal clubs and internal training events. Requirements
- A high interest in health care, clinical infectiology and internal issues, dedication, flexibility, team spirit and a very good theoretical knowledge in the internal medicine of small animals are expected.
- Practical experience in the small animal sector is beneficial.
- Very good English skills in word and writing are required due to international research activities.
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Application process
- Participation in the Clinic for Small Animal Medicine also provides an excellent basis for a later application for a residency (ECVIM-CA or ACVIM). We offer:
- Find out more at: https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Additional details
- Participation also includes student clinical training as well as active participation in clinical case discussions, journal clubs and internal training events.
- Participation in the Clinic for Small Animal Medicine also provides an excellent basis for a later application for a residency (ECVIM-CA or ACVIM).
Notes and original content
- Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
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