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Physician, Full Professor Head of the plastic and hand surgery Service

Employer
Universite De Lausanne
Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Posted Date
Jan 26, 2023

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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:

Physician, Full Professor
Head of the plastic and hand surgery Service
within the Department of Musculoskeletal System (DAL)

Starting date: 01/08/2024

Place: Lausanne, Suisse

The plastic and hand Surgery Service is part of the Department of Musculoskeletal System. It is composed of three sectors: reconstructive and plastic surgery, hand surgery, and burns treatment. Highly specialized in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, as well as in all elective and urgent pathologies of the hand, we offer state-of-the-art technology, facilities, and a research laboratory. In addition to clinical activities, research, and teaching in plastic and hand surgery also play a leading role in the activities of both the Department and the Service.

Main missions:

  • Lead, organize, and ensure the development of all activities typical of a clinical Service in a university hospital.
  • Ensure and reinforce the expertise and security of clinical missions/services while developing inter-institutional collaborations and synergies in line with the CHUV strategic plan.
  • Conduct and develop high level clinical and academic research missions, financed by external funds and published in quality scientific journals, including its own research.
  • Ensure and guarantee the missions of pre-graduate training (according to the needs of the FBM), post-graduate training (ISFM training center cat. A1) and continuing education, in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery, by assuming the function of discipline manager and by actively participating in it.
  • Consolidate the influence of the clinical and academic field both internally and externally.

Desired profile:

  • Federal medical degree (or Mebeko recognition required), MD or MD-PhD
  • ISFM specialist title (or Mebeko recognition required) in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery
  • Extensive clinical experience in the field of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at the tertiary level and proven capabilities in microsurgery
  • Widely recognized (or certified) managerial skills in leading a large/multi-site team and relevant project management experience
  • Academic knowledge of professorial rank with proven practice in pre- and post-graduate teaching
  • Ability to set up clinical research programs that can be supported by external expert funding
  • Good knowledge of French (LM or C1 ideal, minimum B2 with ability to acquire it quickly) Further information may be obtained from Prof. Nicolas Demartines CHUV CEO and Prof. Manuel Pascual, FBM Dean.

 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 valid identity card.

Applications should be submitted online by April 10th, 2023 (23:59 GMT+1) to: wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application/ as a single PDF file.

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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