The University Clinic for Dermatology has an inpatient department and a large outpatient clinic with numerous specialist consultations, including a skin tumor center and surgery. Dermatopathology, as the link between diagnostics, treatment, teaching, and research, represents a strategically important medical focus of the clinic.

What you can expect

• Close teamwork among dermatopathologists/ pathologists and with clinicians.
• Independent diagnostics across the spectrum of dermatopathology.
• Weekly presentation of histological specimens during internal clinicopathological discussions and exchange with tumor boards.
• Continuous improvement of performance and provided service.
• Initiation and support of research projects within dermatopathology.
• Participation in teaching, continuing education and professional development.

Your Profile

• Board-certified dermatologist with completed subspecialty training in dermatopathology, or board-certified pathologist with expertise in dermatopathology.
• Diploma in Dermatopathology (ICDP - UEMS International Board Certification in Dermatopathology) or aquiration in the near future.
• Responsibility for providing high-quality dermatopathology.
• Application of molecular pathological diagnostics to solve dermatological and dermatopediatric requests.
• Interest in academic dermatology.
• You communicate confidently in German.
• Knowledge of French is of advantage.

What we offer

• Accredited dermatopathology laboratory processing and evaluating over 20,000 skin biopsy specimens and excisions annually, including paraffin-fixed material, frozen sections (Mohs surgery), and a broad range of ancillary stains.
• Close collaboration with the Institute of Pathology, University of Bern, with access to comprehensive molecular diagnostics via the Clinical Genomics Laboratory at Inselspital.
• Recognized ICDP training center, strongly committed to education and the development of young professionals.
• Innovative, interdisciplinary working environment offering a collegial atmosphere, academic career opportunities, and the option to participate in clinical work.

Questions about the job?

Further information will be provided by Prof. Dr. med. Ronald , MD Head of Dermatopathology