Assistant Physician or Consultant at the Nuclear Medicine Department

About the job

Physicians

Assistant Physician or Consultant at the Nuclear Medicine Department

To complete its team, the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department, attached to the Medical Radiology Department of the CHUV, is seeking an assistant physician or consultant with a workload between 80% and 100%. The starting date is planned for 1 August 2026 or to be agreed.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, the CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department performs more than 10,000 diagnostic examinations per year (including over 6,000 PET/CT scans) and 500 nuclear medicine therapies. It is equipped with state-of-the-art scanners (2 PET/CT SiPM TOF, 3 SPECT/CT) with access to non-FDG radiopharmaceuticals (FET, FCH, FDOPA, DOTATOC/-TATE, PSMA, soon FAPI) either available or under development, and access to preclinical (microPET/SPECT/CT) and clinical research.

Mission

• You are responsible for reading nuclear medicine examinations (scintigraphy, PET/CT and SPECT/CT) and participate in their integrative interpretation in all areas of the specialty, including paediatrics and therapy (Consultant)
• You participate in postgraduate teaching of assistant physicians training in nuclear medicine (Consultant)
• You perform nuclear medicine examinations (scintigraphy, PET/CT and SPECT/CT) and participate in their integrative interpretation in all areas of the specialty, including paediatrics and therapy (Assistant Physician).

Profile

• You hold a medical degree and, for the Consultant position, you possess a specialist title in nuclear medicine or equivalent training recognised by MEBEKO
• You have knowledge in oncological CT radiology and musculoskeletal radiology, which is an asset, or you hold an ISFM specialty in radiology or equivalent MEBEKO certification
• You have an interest in acquiring skills in hybrid imaging and molecular imaging
• You show an interest in clinical research.

We offer

Within a young and dynamic team, you will have:

• The possibility to undertake dual training in nuclear medicine + radiology over 7 years, and attend preparatory courses for the first part of the ISFM exam in nuclear medicine or radiology
• The opportunity to attend congresses and training in nuclear medicine
• The opportunity to complete the nuclear medicine curriculum in 3 years if already an ISFM specialist in radiology

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• First-class social benefits, 20 days paternity leave and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th month salary and 25 days of annual leave
• A right to a minimum of three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the Canton of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished accommodations offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bicycles)
• Quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. John PRIOR - Head of Department - Secretariat: 021 314 43 47

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As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and an identity document.

The CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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