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. 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:  

Associate Professor in the field of exercise and environmental physiology

at the Institute of Sport Sciences (ISSUL)

Starting date: 01.08.2027                                                        

Place: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contract length: 6 years, renewable                                         

Rate: 100%

The Institute of Sport Sciences (ISSUL) is UNIL’s main center for teaching and research in the interdisciplinary field of sport sciences. It brings together experts in human and social sciences (history, psychology, management, sociology) and life sciences (physiology, biomechanics, medicine, molecular biology) in the Olympic capital.

Main tasks:

1. Research:

• Conduct independent and innovative world-class research in the field of exercise and environmental physiology (e.g., hypoxia, heat, gravity, etc.).
• Strengthen and complement current research and teaching programs in exercise physiology at ISSUL.

2. Teaching:

• Participate in teaching at ISSUL at both Bachelor and Master levels and supervise doctoral theses within the “Life Sciences” and “Sport” doctoral schools.
• Contribute to thesis supervision and serve on MD, PhD, and MD-PhD thesis committees, as well as in doctoral programs.
• Organize and participate in internal and external seminars, workshops, and related activities.

 3. Administration & Management

• Carry out administrative duties as required within the scope of the position at the Institute, Faculty, University, and broader academic coordination levels.
• Contribute to the governance of ISSUL.

UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.

Desired profile:

• PhD or MD-PhD in the field of sport sciences, exercise physiology, human physiology,
• Specialization or experience in exercise and environmental physiology (an asset).
• Professorial-level academic expertise and experience, with a proven track record in research and the ability to establish research programs capable of securing competitively peer-reviewed external funding and producing publications in leading international journals.
• Proven pedagogical skills at a professorial level with confirmed teaching experience in physiology.
• Advanced managerial skills (management of various teams and projects).
• Preference will be given to a personality open to communication and cooperation, able to stimulate young colleagues.
• Proficiency in French (level at least B2, C1 ideally) or ability to acquire it quickly to effectively teach it.

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 Prof. Renaud Du Pasquier (doyen.fbm@unil.ch), the Dean of FBM, and Prof. Nicolas Place (Nicolas.Place@unil.ch), Deputy Director of the ISSUL.

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) the names and contact information of at least three references, vii) a copy of diplomas, and viii) a valid identity card.

Full applications should be submitted online as a single PDF file as a single PDF file by clicking the apply button by May 10th, 2026 (23:59 GMT+1). Only applications sent through this site will be considered. The job description is available down below.

We offer a positive working atmosphere in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Numerous possibilities for continuing professional education are offered, as well as a multitude of other activities and benefits.