Fachärztin:arzt oder Oberärztin:arzt Rechtsmedizin — Universität Zürich
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Institute of Legal Medicine
Job opening by agreement
Take responsibility. Growing together. Further develop legal medicine. Would you like to contribute and further develop your legal expertise in a collegiate university environment? Do you like to take on responsibility, work scientifically and shape your own specialist focus? Then we look forward to meeting you. At the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Zurich, you can expect the entire spectrum of modern forensic medicine – from clinical-forensic examinations of living persons to legal inspections, to autopsies and state-of-the-art forensic imaging. As a university centre, we combine medical excellence with research and teaching and make an important contribution at the interface of medicine, science and law. We attach great importance to open cooperation, mutual support and an appreciative team culture. At the same time, we create space for personal initiative and personal development. Increasing responsibility opens up a wide range of design possibilities for you – be it in professional development, in establishing your own priorities or in helping to shape our department.
Tasks
Depending on your experience and function, you assume responsibility in different areas. Specialist: doctor They handle forensic medical cases on their own responsibility and have the opportunity to gradually develop into a senior medical function.
Their tasks include
- Independent processing of legal cases
- Carrying out autopsies, legal inspections and clinical forensic examinations of living persons
- Cooperation in forensic on-call service
- Gradual assumption of supervision of assistant doctors:innen
- Participation in teaching and research
Senior doctor: doctor You also assume responsibility for the professional and organizational development of our department.
- Professional and personnel management and supervision of assistant doctors: inside
- Responsibility for an own professional focus and its further development
- Co-shaping the strategic development of our department
- Active participation in university teaching, research and interdisciplinary projects
Profile
As a specialist: doctor
- Specialist title Legal medicine
- Joy of self-responsible case handling
- Interest in university medicine as well as in research and teaching
- Motivation to take on responsibility and develop professionally and personally
- Very good knowledge of German in word and writing
- Category B driving licence
As a senior doctor: doctor
In addition, bring with you
- Several years of professional experience in forensic medicine
- Designated expertise in one or more specialised areas
- Experience in leadership, supervision and further training of assistant doctors: inside
- Enjoyment in promoting employees and actively developing forensic medicine
We offer
Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers. Find out more at: https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
We offer
Reconciliation between work and private life
- Flexible working models (e.g. part-time work, mobile work, job sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz Foundation of UZH and ETH
More Learning and development
- Various further education offers of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Centre of UZH and ETH Zurich
Food
- Discounted food in the canteens and cafeterias of UZH
- Lunch check card with food contribution from UZH
Health
- Special conditions at the Akademische Sportverband ASVZ
- Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
- Relaxation in the Relax Uniturm
Advantages
- Mobility: car sharing, car rental, parking
- Digitalization: devices, programs, mobile subscription
Conditions of employment
- Principles of UZH
- Public employment for most UZH employees
International Services
- Support offers for people from abroad
Locations
- Campus Zurich Center, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Locations Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
Work on UZH 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. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Work on UZH
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. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
Job details
- Company: Universität Zürich
- Position: Fachärztin:arzt oder Oberärztin:arzt Rechtsmedizin
- Location: Zürich, Zürich
- Salary: CHF 124'000 - 173'000 (source unverified)
- Sector: Sanità / Ospedali
- Posted on: 2026-07-18
- Expired on: 2026-10-15
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