Senior physician and Associate Professor in Neuro-ophthalmology and Visual Rehabilitation t the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital (JGEH)

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 15,500 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges sites. UNIL, CHUV and FAA encourage excellence, individual recognition and responsibility. The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM),

The Board of the Fondation Asile des Aveugles (FAA) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), invite applications for the position of:

Senior physician and Associate Professor

in Neuro-ophthalmology and Visual Rehabilitation 

At the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital (JGEH)

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 which provides 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. By its missions, the hospital, including inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, is affiliated with the Lausanne University Hospital and the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne.

Principal missions

• Developing 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).
• Promoting patient care services
• Developing translational research in the fields of neuro-ophthalmology and visual rehabilitation, focusing on human neuroscience related to visual health/disease
• Developing 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 (www.unil.ch/egalite)

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.

Further information may be obtained from Prof. Thomas J. Wolfensberger (thomas.wolfensberger@fa2.ch), Medical Director and Chairman of Department.

Applications, in English, should include 1) a motivation letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of publications highlighting the five most significant ones, 4) a brief statement of the past and future research, 5) a summary of previous teaching experience, 6) your vision of the field's development in the mid/long term, 7) names and contact information of at least three references, 8) a copy of diplomas and a valid ID card.

They should be submitted online by June 14th, 2026 (23:59 GMT+1) to https://wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application/announces as a single PDF file. Only applications sent through this site will be considered.

The job description is available on the same link.

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.