UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges sites. UNIL and CHUV encourage excellence, individual recognition and responsibility. The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) are inviting applications for a position of:
Tenure track assistant Professor toward Associate Professor in digital pharmacy
Start date: 01.01.2026 or to be agreed
Location: Lausanne and Geneva, Switzerland
The position is open at the Center for Research and Innovation in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences (CRISP), a centre uniting multiple academic groups from CHUV, Unisanté and the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland (ISPSO). Digital health has grown significantly in recent years, transforming the practice of medicine, pharmacy, and interactions with patients. Digital pharmacy, defined as the convergence of clinical pharmaceutical sciences and digital technologies, is an emerging subfield that we wish to develop as an academic discipline in the Lake Geneva region. Areas of interest include collecting Patient-Reported Experience and Outcome Measures (PREMs and PROMs), developing digital applications dedicated to clinical pharmaceutical sciences for clinical decision support, pharmacovigilance, and the transmission of medical and pharmaceutical information to healthcare professionals or patients.
We are seeking talented applicants, particulary those with a strategic vision for advancing the field of digital pharmacy, a deep understanding of the challenges in patient therapeutic care, and expertise in the benefits of digital technologies and artificial intelligence applied to clinical pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis on integrating preventive, predictive, and personalized health care.
Main responsabilities
- Developing a center of expertise in the field of digital pharmacy by conducting independent and innovative research focused on decision support systems and artificial intelligence applied to medical and pharmacotherapeutic data.
- Collaborating with the scientific and academic life of CRISP, ISPSO, and the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at the University of Lausanne; promoting their influence at regional, national, and international levels; actively participating in international conferences.
- Publishing research results in peer-reviewed international journals and seeking competitive funding.
- Managing a research group, coordinating research with that conducted by other groups, fostering a collaborative spirit, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Implementing a digital pharmacy expertise network, particularly within the University Hospitals of Western Switzerland and the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland.
- Providing pre- and post-graduate teaching activities within ISPSO (structured teaching, supervision of master’s/doctoral theses, optional courses, practical work, management).
UNIL and CHUV are committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourage applications from female candidates. www.unil.ch/egalite
Desired profile
- PhD or equivalent (pharmacist or scientist) with postdoctoral experience.
- Ability to develop applied research in digital pharmacy.
- Interest and knowledge in pharmaceutical data from hospitals, community pharmacies, administrative data, or patient data.
- Research and teaching experience with publications in international journals.
- Ability to secure external funding.
- Strategic vision for developing the field and an expertise and collaboration network.
- Preference will be given to candidates with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Good knowledge of French (native or minimum B2, C1 ideal) or willingness to acquire it quickly.
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Prof. Chantal Csajka ([email protected]), Director of CRISP.
Applications, in English, should include i) a motivation letter, ii) a curriculum vitae, iii) a list of publications highlighting the five most significant ones, iv) a brief statement (5 pages max.) of the past and future research, v) a summary of previous teaching experience (if applicable), vi) and the names and contact information of at least three references, vii) a copy of diplomas, and viii) a valid identity card.
They should be submitted online by August 15th, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1) to wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application/ as a single PDF file by clicking the apply button.
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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.
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