Call for Applications: Clinical and Research Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology

A clinical and research fellowship position is available at the Interventional Cardiology Unit of Istituto
Cardiocentro Ticino, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Lugano, Switzerland.
We are looking for a motivated cardiologist with a strong interest in interventional cardiology and clinical
research who will join a multidisciplinary team committed to advancing innovation, evidence-based practice
and personalized care in cardiovascular medicine.

Duration: 2 years

Location: Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Switzerland

Position: The selected candidate will join the Interventional Cardiology Unit as a clinical and research fellow
with a structured training program combining clinical activity in Interventional Cardiology (50%) and protected
time dedicated to clinical and translational research (50%). The position is fully funded for two years.
Position Description: The clinical fellowship offers a core procedural experience in coronary interventions,
including coronary angiography, intravascular imaging, functional assessment, percutaneous coronary
intervention, participation in complex coronary interventions (chronic total occlusion, bifurcations, heavily
calcified lesions), interventional treatment of pulmonary embolism, participation in peri-procedural patient
management and clinical decision-making.

The selected candidate will dedicate 50% of working time to clinical research activities, including: protocol
development, patient recruitment, data collection, analysis and study dissemination. The selected candidate
will be also involved in the planning, coordination and conduct of national and international clinical trials.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or equivalent);
Specialization in Cardiology or equivalent;
Strong interest in interventional cardiology and clinical research;
English language at a proficiency level (at least B2 level);
Italian language at a proficiency level (at least B2 level);
Prior experience in planning, executing, analysis and dissemination of clinical and translational research in Cardiology.

For qualifications obtained outside Switzerland, the candidate must fulfil the applicable requirements for
recognition by the Swiss Medical Professions Commission (MEBEKO). Obtaining the required recognition of
the medical degree and specialist qualification, including any associated procedures and costs, is the
responsibility of the candidate.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents:

Motivational letter describing clinical and research interests;
Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages);
Publication list;
Contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted to the following email addresses: Servizioformazione.ICCT@eoc.ch