Fellow (Cardiology)

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.01.01.202631.12.2026What you will be doingParticipate 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 competenceSpend 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 softwareJoin 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 publicationWhile not mandatory, fellows may opt to participate in on-call duties to gain additional experience in emergency situationsYour profileCompletion of core training in Internal Medicine and General CardiologyBasic skills in coronary angiography and interventional proceduresProficiency in English and German (mandatory); knowledge of French is an assetA 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 labCandidates should be highly motivated to engage in both clinical and research activities within the field of structural heart diseaseYour benefits at the USBAttractive salary policy and exceptional social benefitsDiscounts for shopping, sport and recreationSupport during relocation and apartment hunting25 vacation days, plus 5 flexible free daysSupport in further training and education, plus career planningCampus in the heart of Basel and the tri-border regionComprehensive childcare optionsFree-of-charge sport and fitness program12-month clinical research fellowship in structural heart disease at the University Heart Center BaselThe 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 interventionsWith 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 vacationFellows are encouraged to attend and present at national and international cardiology and interventional cardiology conferencesWe look forward to receiving your applicationMarion Evelyn GafnerHR Business Partner+41 61 265 32 90About The USBThere 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