Physician, Head of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology with a professor title

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,500 students split between its Dorigny campus as well as the CHUV and Epalinges sites. CHUV is one of the largest university hospitals in Switzerland, with over 12,000 employees. 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 the position of:Physician, Head of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GLG) with a professor titlewithin the Department of Medicine (DM)Starting date: (to be agreed)Place: Lausanne, SwitzerlandAffiliated with the Department of Medicine, the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GLG) of the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) provides specialized, high-level care for digestive and liver diseases, excellence in teaching across all levels, and internationally recognized innovative research. Its clinical activity encompasses the full range of specialized examinations and treatments, extensive outpatient and inpatient care, as well as a major involvement in the liver transplantation program.Main missions:Lead, organize, and manage the development of a leading academic center of excellence in gastroenterology and hepatologyEnsure and strengthen the expertise and quality of clinical services while fostering collaborations and synergies both within and outside the institution, in alignment with the priorities of the Department of Medicine and the strategic plan of CHUV.Unite, lead, and further develop high-level basic, translational, and/or clinical research.Oversee and lead undergraduate teaching (FBM), postgraduate training (ISFM category A training center, accredited for advanced training in hepatology), and continuing medical education.Ensure high-quality medical and scientific succession planning, strengthen the national and international reputation of the Service, and collaborate with hospitals within the Vaud Hospital Federation and across Switzerland.UNIL and CHUV are committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourage applications from female candidates Website profile:Federal medical degree (or MEBEKO recognition), MD or MD-PhD.Specialist title in gastroenterology and hepatology (mandatory ISFM or MEBEKO recognition)Extensive clinical expertise in gastroenterology and hepatology.Unite, lead, and develop the Division’s clinical and academic research activities to a high standard of excellence, by supporting the acquisition of competitive peer-reviewed external funding and the production of publications in high-quality scientific journals, while also personally contributing to research activities by fostering innovation, including through her/his own research.Recognized leadership and management skills in directing clinical and research teams as well as fostering international collaborations.Expertise with proven experience at the professorial level in undergraduate and graduate teaching.Good knowledge of French (ideally native speaker or C1, minimum B2 with the ability to progress rapidly).Proven record of exemplary professional conduct: the successful candidate must demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and full compliance with the legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements associated with the position.Further information may be obtained from Prof. Prof. Renaud Du Pasquier , Dean of the FBM.The job description is available on the same link. #J-18808-Ljbffr