Associate Professor PhD - Research in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Associate Professor PhD - Research in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

As a leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the sites of CHUV and Epalinges. UNIL and CHUV promote excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility. The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) and the Vaud University Hospital Center (CHUV) are offering a position for:

Associate Professor (PhD) in the field of research in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) within the Department of Radiodiagnostics and Interventional Radiology (RAD)

Start date: first semester 2026 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Context

The Department of Radiodiagnostics and Interventional Radiology (RAD) at CHUV is part of the Department of Medical Radiology (DRM) and plays a central role in patient care by providing advanced medical imaging techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of pathologies. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it collaborates with various medical and surgical departments to ensure optimized and personalized management of its patients. Its expertise extends from diagnostic imaging to minimally invasive imaging-guided interventions, contributing to improved therapeutic options and patient follow-up. As a university hospital service, it is also a key partner in radiological research, guiding technological innovation and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Its proximity to CIBM, FBM, and EPFL fosters interdisciplinary collaborations and continuing education for healthcare professionals and future radiologists.

Mission

Main missions:

• Conduct a research program on the development of MRI methods for clinical applications, with a translational and interdisciplinary focus
• Develop innovative approaches for MRI acquisition and reconstruction, integrating advancements in AI and multimodal imaging
• Ensure the sustainability and growth of the existing cardiovascular MRI research program, extending it to other organ systems and applications
• Investigate new molecular compounds to visualize previously undetectable pathological processes, with strong translational potential
• Encourage collaborations with the research units of CIBM, CHUV, UNIL, and EPFL, as well as with clinical and industry partners
• Ensure the teaching missions at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels of the Department.

Profile

Desired profile:

• PhD in physics, biomedical engineering, or adjacent field with proven expertise in the development of clinical and translational MRI methods
• Extensive experience in the field of cardiovascular imaging, in the development of MRI sequences and in imaging new molecular compounds with the ability to translate these approaches into clinical applications
• Proven experience in obtaining competitive external funding and publishing in leading scientific journals
• Certified expertise in animal experimentation (preclinical research) and qualified to act as a sponsor or investigator for clinical trials
• Strong skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, with an established network of academic, clinical, and industry partners
• Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French (LM or minimum B2, C1 ideal) or ability to acquire it quickly.

We offer

We offer a pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting. Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.

UNIL and CHUV are committed to equality and diversity and encourage female applications www.unil.ch/egalite.

Contact and application submission

Application files, fully written in English, will include i) a cover letter, ii) the curriculum vitae, iii) the list of publications with an indication of the five most significant articles, iv) a brief description of past and future research programs, v) teaching experience (if applicable), vi) the names and contact details of three referees, vii) a copy of diplomas, and viii) a valid identity document. They must be sent by August 31, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1) on the university website in a single PDF file. Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.

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