Open Positions

Be a part of UEG

Take the next step in your career and join our activities by serving on one of our boards and committees as volunteer!

Experience a unique opportunity to shape the future of our digestive health community (UEG Community) and enrich your network.

As we promote equality in our organisation, candidates from underrepresented groups, in particular women and young specialists, are encouraged to apply!

Take a look at all of the applications currently open below.

Open Positions

Volunteer Positions

Apply to become a Young Co-Chair at UEG Week

UEG's Young Talent Group and Scientific Committee invite young digestive health professionals from around the world to apply to be considered for a chairing position at UEG Week 2026 in Barcelona.

Applicants must be a UEG Young Associate fluent in English to be considered for the opportunity. All digestive health specialists (incl. surgeons, paediatricians, radiologists, pathologists,…) with an MD or basic/clinical scientists at pre/post PD/PhD level are welcome to apply. 

Apply by April 2!

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Apply now

 

Gain first publishing experience as a UEG Journal Trainee Editor!

UEG Journal is looking for young professionals across specialities in digestive health to assist Associate Editors in peer-reviewing, as well as contribute to other tasks, such as managing the journal's social media and coordinating visual abstracts. Trainee Editors get the opportunity to be introduced into the editing process, therefore previous experience on an editorial board of a medical journal is not required. For the complete list of eligibility criteria and comprehensive task description, please download the criteria below.

Submit your application by May 19 to be considered.

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Apply now

Become a host centre for the Clinical Visiting Fellowships

Serve as a host for a two-week Clinical Visiting Fellowship by welcoming, teaching, and mentoring a young colleague from another country in your department. Hosts provide clinical insight, guidance, and support, contributing to cross-border exchange and professional development. 

Learn more about the Clinical Visiting Fellowships.

Apply to become a host centre  

Register your interest with UEG

Would you like to get involved in UEG activities? Share your interests and preferred types of engagement with us, and we will reach out to you when relevant opportunities arise. 

This registration form is open to all UEG Associates

Download full information sheet
Register now


Job Openings: Headquarters Management

Junior IT Application Support Manager (m/f/d)

In this role, you will support, maintain and help facilitate development of internal software applications that are essential for the organisation’s daily operations, as well as supporting statistics evaluations.

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Who we are

Our vision is to reduce the burden of digestive diseases and improve digestive health.
Learn how UEG’s diverse and inclusive environment enables you to join in making our vision become reality. 

Find out more

Contact for volunteer positions
Governance & Community Management
Katharina Gattermayer
Contact for Headquarters Management positions
Head of Finance & HR
Christoph Ritsch