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. UNIL, CHUV and FAA encourage excellence, individual recognition and responsibility. The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), The Board of the Fondation Asile des Aveugles (FAA) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), invite applications for the position of:
Associate Professor in ocular genetics research
at the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital (JGEH)
Starting date: January 2026 or to be agreed
Place: Lausanne, Switzerland
The Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital (JGEH) is part of the Fondation Asile des Aveugles, a private institution which provides diagnosis, treatment and care for eye diseases. The JGEH includes specialized medico-social units for visually impaired adults and children while also engaging in academic research and training activities. As part of its mission, the hospital – including inpatient wards and outpatient clinics – is affiliated with the Lausanne University Hospital and the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne.
Fundamental and clinical research is assigned to the Vision Sciences Research Center led by the Director of research. Fundamental research focuses on one side on the development of stem cell and genetic therapies for retinal and corneal diseases, on the pathophysiology of age-related degeneration and diabetic retinopathy and on the other side on the neurophysiological mechanisms of perception and visual rehabilitation. Clinical and applied research is supported by the biobank and the clinical investigation center and its activities focus on the areas of adult and pediatric ocular oncology, medical retina and uveitis, and the development of novel surgical instruments as well as innovative surgical techniques in cornea, glaucoma and retina. The ocular genetics unit brings together clinical and basic research under the Vision Sciences Research Center.
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UNIL, CHUV and FAA are committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourage applications from female candidates www.uni.ch/egalite.
Desired profile:
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Thomas J. Wolfensberger (thomas.wolfensberger@fa2.ch), Medical Director of the JGEH and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Lausanne.
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 September 7th, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1) to wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application/ as a single PDF file using the Apply button.
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