Senior Physician and Associate Professor in Neuro-Ophthalmol …, Bern

Senior physician and Associate Professor in Neuro-ophthalmology and Visual Rehabilitation at the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital Starting date:

to be determined

Place:

Lausanne, Switzerland

The Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital (JGEH) is part of the Fondation Asile des Aveugles, a private institution providing diagnosis, treatment, and care for eye diseases and people with visual impairment. The JGEH includes specialized medico-social units for visually impaired adults and children while ensuring academic research and training activities. It is affiliated with the Lausanne University Hospital and the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne.

Principal missions

Develop interactions between the different clinical, neuro-ophthalmology, visual rehabilitation and low-vision, as well as educational entities of the Foundation Asile des aveugles, both internally and externally, particularly with the Department of Neurology at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV).

Promote patient care services

Develop translational research in the fields of neuro-ophthalmology and visual rehabilitation, focusing on human neuroscience related to visual health/disease

Develop the visibility of our multidisciplinary center specializing in neuro-ophthalmology and visual rehabilitation, for all age groups.

UNIL, CHUV, and FAA are committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourage applications from female candidates.

Profile

Federal medical degree (or MEBEKO equivalent), MD or MD-PhD

FMH board certification in ophthalmology or neurology or equivalent qualification with sub-specialisation in neuro-ophthalmology

Several years of clinical experience in neuro-ophthalmology with fellowship

Experience in visual rehabilitation

Medical and surgical expertise in strabismus is considered an asset

Demonstrated abilities to set up clinical research programs likely to receive external funding, with expertise in the field of translational research in neuro-ophthalmology and/or visual rehabilitation.

Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and work in interdisciplinary environments

Recognized managerial skills in leadership, including clinical governance, human resources, and finance.

At least 5 years of academic experience with faculty rank and proven practice in pre and postgraduate teaching and research

Proficiency in French (level at least B2, C1 ideally) or ability to acquire it quickly– and English. Fluency in German and / or Italian is an asset.

A track record demonstrating exemplary professional conduct: the successful candidate must provide full assurance of integrity and compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements of the position.

What we offer

A dynamic working environment within an internationally renowned institution featuring a state-of-the-art neuroscience research center

An extensive network including leading international ophthalmology centers of excellence.

Access to research funding provided by the FAA for faculty members during the first five years of their appointment.

We offer a pleasant working atmosphere in a multicultural, diverse, and dynamic academic environment. There are possibilities for continuing professional education and a multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.

#J-18808-Ljbffr