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 sites. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) of the University of Lausanne is inviting applications for position of:

Tenure-track Assistant Professor towards Associate Professor in the field of metabolic diseases

within the Department of biomedical sciences

Starting date: August 1^st, 2026 or to be agreed                         

Place: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contract length: 2 years, renewable twice                                

Rate: 100%

The Department of Biomedical Sciences (DBS) is the main center for research activities in metabolic, cardiovascular and renal diseases, as well as regenerative medicine and aging in Lausanne. We occupy a privileged site on the University Hospital campus (CHUV), allowing for close interactions with the Clinical Services. The department hosts more than 150 scientists who use a variety of research models to study the biological mechanisms governing human physiology and disease. In addition to its research mission, the DBS plays a central role in teaching physiology, pharmacology, histology, toxicology and cell biology to biology and medical students. Researchers have access to state-of-the-art core facilities, including a stem cell and organoid facility and electron microscopy facilities (such the Dubochet Center).

Main missions - Research

• Conduct independent and innovative fundamental or translational research in the biomedical field, financed by external funds and published under the DORA principles.
• Lead a research group, coordinate its research with that developed by other groups of the Department, in compliance with legal and ethical regulations and in a spirit of collaboration.
• Collaborate in the scientific and academic life of the Department and the Faculty, while ensuring outreach at regional, national and international levels.

Main missions - Teaching

• Participate in the teaching activities of the DBS within the Schools of Biology and Medicine (structured teaching, supervision of master's / thesis work, optional courses, practical work, management).
• Contribute to the supervision of thesis and to MD, PhD and MD-PhD thesis committees / juries, as well as doctoral programs.
• Organize and participate in internal and external seminars, etc.

UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates www.unil.ch/egalite.

Desired profile:

• PhD, MD or MD-PhD, with expertise in basic or translational research related to human diseases with a focus on metabolic disorders, inter-organ communication (e.g. muscle-adipose tissue interactions) or the development of pre-clinical models.
• Preference will be given to applications that develop and use alternative animal models or innovative assays.
• Strong track record in research, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and the ability to secure competitive funding.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligning with the faculty’s requirements.
• Advanced managerial skills (management of various teams and projects).
• Preference will be given to a personality open to communication and cooperation.
• Proficiency in French (level at least B2, C1 ideally) or ability to acquire it quickly.

The successful candidate will receive installation credit as well as an annual research and consumable endowment in a dynamic research environment.

Further information may be obtained from the Department management of the DBS, Prof. Broillet (Marie‑Christine.Broillet@unil.ch) and Prof. Widmann (Christian.Widmann@unil.ch).

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) as a single PDF file by clicking the apply button. Only applications sent through this site will be considered.

The job description is available down below.

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