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:

Associate Professor in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research

in the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Service (RAD)

Starting date: First semester, 2026

Place: Lausanne, Switzerland

The Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Service (RAD) at the CHUV is part of the Department of Medical Radiology (DMR) and plays a central role in patient care by providing advanced medical imaging techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of pathologies. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it works in close collaboration with various medical and surgical departments at the CHUV to ensure optimal and personalized patient management. Its expertise extends from diagnostic imaging to minimally invasive image-guided interventions, contributing to enhanced therapeutic options and patient follow-up. As a hospital-university service, it is also a key player in radiology research, driving technological innovation and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Its proximity to CIBM, FBM, and EPFL fosters interdisciplinary collaborations and continuous training for healthcare professionals and future radiologists.

Main missions:

• Lead a research program in MRI methods development for clinical applications, with a translational and interdisciplinary focus.
• Develop innovative approaches for MRI acquisition and reconstruction, integrating advances in AI and multimodal imaging.
• Ensure the sustainability and continued growth of the existing cardiovascular MRI research program, expand it to other organ systems and applications.
• Investigate new molecular compounds and cellular imaging to visualize previously undetectable pathological processes, with a strong translational potential.
• Foster collaborations with research units at CIBM, CHUV, UNIL, and EPFL, as well as clinical and industry partners.
• Fulfill undergraduate and postgraduate teaching duties of the Department.

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

Desired profile:

• PhD in physics, biomedical engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in clinical and translational MRI methods development.
• Extensive experience in the field of cardiovascular imaging, MRI pulse sequence development, and imaging new molecular compounds, with the ability to translate these approaches to clinical applications.
• Proven track record of securing competitive external funding and publishing in leading scientific journals.
• Certified in animal experimentation (preclinical research) and qualified to act as sponsor or investigator in clinical trials.
• Strong skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, with an established network of academic, clinical, and industry partners.
• Excellent knowledge of English and proficiency in French (level at least B2, C1 ideally) or ability to acquire it quickly.

Further information may be obtained from Prof. Alban Denys (alban.denys@chuv.ch), Head of the Service or from Prof. Renaud Du Pasquier (doyen.fbm@unil.ch), Dean of the Faculty.

Applications, in English, should include 1) a motivation letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of publications highlighting the five most significant ones, 4) a brief statement of the past and future research, 5) a summary of previous teaching experience, 6) your vision of the field's development in the mid/long term, 7) names and contact information of at least three references, 8) a copy of diplomas and a valid ID card. They should be submitted online by August 31^st, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1) as a single PDF file by clicking on the Apply button.

Only applications sent through this site will be considered.

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