Lecturer

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division Section of Dental Medicine - CUMD Position Lecturer Position code CE10 Maximum class 20 Body Teaching staff Activity rate 100% Workplace Faculty of Medicine, CMU Application deadline 12-11-2027 Reference 7165

Job description

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the framework of its mandates: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

The Department of Preventive and Primary Care Dental Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine has the mission to create favourable conditions for quality training in dental medicine, based on evidence-based pedagogy and cutting-edge teaching methods, as well as to develop fundamental and translational research in its fields of expertise, including oral microbiology and endodontics.

To ensure undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in endodontics and oral microbiology, contribute to the establishment of a specialisation programme in endodontics and strengthen its research activities in these areas, the Department is seeking a:

Lecturer

The candidate is a dental surgeon with a specialist profile in oral microbiology and clinical expertise in endodontics, possessing proven skills in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as a confirmed scientific profile in the study of oral microbial communities and their interactions with the host.

In their field of specialisation, under the direction of the head of the field and within a research group, they are responsible for the following tasks:

TEACHING AND STUDENT SUPERVISION

• Development of teaching content, design of didactic and assessment methods, practical organisation of teaching and its evaluation (continuous assessment, exams, selection of experts);
• Continuous adaptation of teaching according to scientific developments affecting the field concerned, notably the contribution of molecular approaches and high-throughput sequencing to the understanding of oral microbial diseases;
• Participation in theoretical and practical teaching at levels 2BA, 3BA, 1MA and 2MA in cariology, endodontics and oral microbiology (ex cathedra lectures, learning seminars and clinical supervision);
• Participation in postgraduate teaching in endodontics once the programme is initiated;
• Supervision of student research projects (masters and doctorates in dental medicine).

RESEARCH

• Initiation, conduct and participation in research projects in the fields of oral microbiology and endodontics, notably in the ecology of oral microbial communities, their interactions with the host and their impact on antibiotic resistance.
• Dissemination of results through publications in internationally recognised scientific journals.
• Participation in seminars and conferences in the field of specialisation.

MANAGEMENT, ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION

• Contribution to the design, development and preparation of the postgraduate specialisation programme in endodontics.
• Monitoring of management tasks related to teaching.
• Participation in management and organisational tasks related to the specific assigned field.

Required qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree in dental medicine and federal diploma of dental surgeon, or equivalent qualification.
• Doctorate (PhD or MD-PhD) in oral microbiology or biomedical sciences.
• Confirmed postdoctoral experience in oral microbiology research, including experience gained at an academic institution abroad.
• Having held a position as "Scientific Intern" or "Scientific Chief Resident" is an advantage.
• Mastery of microbiology and molecular biology techniques applied to oral microbial communities (biofilm models, flow cytometry, gene expression analyses, high-throughput sequencing) and biosafety rules in level 2 laboratories.
• Clinical experience in endodontics, including clinical supervision of students.
• Curricular knowledge of undergraduate and postgraduate dental training, particularly in cariology and endodontics; experience in coordinating postgraduate teaching in endodontics is an asset.
• Teaching experience in dental education, both in undergraduate teaching and supervision of master’s and doctoral theses.
• Innovation and project development skills, including preparation of competitive funding applications.
• Fluency in French, very good knowledge of English and ability to write scientific English.
• Ability to unite, coordinate a team, organise and plan, as well as develop interdisciplinary, national and international collaborations.
• Having conducted or participated in translational research in partnership with research groups at HUG is an asset.
• Team spirit, collegiality.
• Publications in international peer-reviewed journals and academic influence.
• Participation in invited conferences and editorial responsibilities are considered an asset.

Starting date

1 April 2027 at the latest

Contact

Please apply exclusively online by clicking the button below "postuler/ apply now".

Your application must include: a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position.

No paper applications will be accepted.

Additional information

Public law contract (DIP) of indefinite duration

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.