UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,500 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges sites. 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:

Deputy Physician and Associate Professor in the field of cardiac and thoracic vascular surgery

Cardiac Surgery Unit (CCV) – Heart and Vascular Department (DCV)

Starting date: January 2026 or to be agreed                                                                                                      

Place: Lausanne, Switzerland

The Cardiac Surgery Division (CCV) at CHUV is a center of excellence and innovation in the cardiovascular field, providing cutting-edge services in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. It also offers the latest minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques. The position advertised within this division calls for strong leadership skills, a clear interest in implementing the latest technologies, and a full commitment to research and teaching.

Main missions:

• Assume major responsibilities in clinical practice, teaching, research, and service management under the supervision of the Service leadership.
• Lead a large team of surgeons andassistant physicians in training.

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

Desired profile:

• Federal medical degree (or MEBEKO equivalent required), MD, MD-PhD
• Specialist title degree in cardiac and thoracic vascular surgery (ISFM or MEBEKO equivalent required)
• Extensive clinical experience in cardiac surgery, including heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support
• Expertise in subspecialties such as minimally invasive surgery and hybrid interventional approaches, with an interest in implementing new technologies
• Ability to set up research programs supported by expert external funding
• Professorial-level academic knowledge and expertise with proven practice in pre- and post-graduate teaching
• Proven managerial skills in leading and managing a large team of researchers and in international collaborations
• Good knowledge of French (LM or minimum B2, C1 ideal) or ability to acquire it rapidly
• Excellent knowledge of English.

Further information may be obtained from Prof. Matthias Kirsch (Matthias.Kirsch@chuv.ch), Head of Service, and Prof. Lucia Mazzolai (Lucia.Mazzolai@chuv.ch), Head of the Heart and Vascular Department.

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 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.

They should be submitted online by August 10^th, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1) to wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application/ as a single PDF file using the Publish bouton.

The job description is available down below.

Only applications sent through this site will be considered.

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