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FULL PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF THE GERIATRICS AND GERIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICE

Employer
Universite De Lausanne
Location
Lausanne, Switzerland (CH)
Posted Date
Nov 23, 2022

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Specialty
Geriatrics
Position Type
Permanent

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 15,500 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. UNIL and CHUV encourage excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) are inviting applications for a position of:

Full Professor and
Head of the geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation service

Starting date: August 2023 or to be agreed                               Place: Lausanne, Switzerland

Affiliated to the Department of medicine, the geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation Service has a clinical, teaching, research, and strategic mission. Its clinical activities include acute care, post-acute geriatric rehabilitation, long stay, ambulatory and community care.

Main missions:

  • Leading all clinical (medical, nursing, and medico-therapeutic) and administrative teams working in the Service 
  • Manage the Service and its academic development
  • Leading the teaching and research missions of the geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation Service
  • Ensure the supervision and pre- and post-graduate training of physicians
  • Develop an autonomous research line in the field of gerontology and/or geriatrics
  • Ensure the development of the Service's strategic projects and contribute to the deployment of institutional projects in this field 
  • Contribute to the definition of the clinical and academic development strategy of the geriatric Service and assume responsibility for its implementation.

Desired profile:

  • MD or MD-PhD or recognized title (Mebeko)
  • FMH diploma in general internal medicine with advanced training in geriatrics or equivalent (Mebeko)
  • At least 10 years’ experience as a senior physician in an academic setting
  • At least 10 years’ experience in university teaching at the pre- and post-graduate levels
  • Demonstrated ability to independently conduct research projects in the field of gerontology, geriatric medicine, and/or health services research
  • Experience in supervising academic work (thesis, master's degree, etc.)
  • Solid experience in the management of a service
  • Determined and motivated personality, with good interpersonal skills and a spirit of initiative
  • Good knowledge of French (LM or minimum B2, C1 ideal) or ability to acquire it quickly

Further information may be obtained from Prof. Gérard Waeber (gerard.waeber@chuv.ch), Chairman of the Department of medicine. 

Applications, in English, should include i) a motivation letter, ii) a curriculum vitae, iii) a list of publications highlighting the five most significant ones, iv) a brief statement (5 pages max.) of the past and future research, v) a summary of previous teaching experience (if applicable), vi) and the names and contact information of at least three references, vii) a copy of diplomas, and viii) a copy of a valid ID.

They should be submitted online by January 22nd, 2023 (23:59 GMT+1) to: wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application/ as a single PDF file.

The job description is available on the same link (or QR code).

We offer a pleasant working atmosphere in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. There are possibilities for continuing professional education and a multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.

UNIL and CHUV are committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourage applications from female candidates. www.unil.ch/egalite

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