Professor of General Medicine (University of Luxembourg)

Professor of general medicine Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is the only public university in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Multilingual, international and focused on research, it also defines itself as a modern institution with a human face. The University of Luxembourg, through its Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, aims for excellence in biomedical research and training. “Specific training in general medicine” has in fact existed since 2004 in Luxembourg and has resulted in the training of nearly 180 specialists, most of whom are established in practice in the country. This training was integrated into the University since September 1, 2021, based on the Law of July 31, 2020 on the organization of specialized studies in medicine at the University of Luxembourg. It combines theoretical training in the form of weekly teaching seminars, and practical training through a residency program including rotations in hospitals (2 semesters) and in general practitioners’ offices (4 semesters). Teaching is organized by a group of general practitioners and practical training is provided by a network of supervisors (different specialists and general practitioners) accredited by the Ministry of Health. In this context, the University is recruiting a Professor of General Medicine (Full Professor or Assistant Professor in conditional pre-titularization). Your role... Academic activities at the University will be split between teaching responsibilities and research: Teaching: The holder will co-direct the DES in general medicine and will be responsible for the organization of the entrance examination for training, the establishment of the training plan for doctors in specialty training, semi-annual evaluation interviews , the organization of lessons, and heoretical, end-of-training evaluation, in conjunction with the supervisors. The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating the general medicine module in the 5th semester of the Bachelor in medicine and will ensure the smooth running of the internship in a general medicine practice. Research: The candidate will have the opportunity to develop research in general medicine, a priori oriented towards primary care and prevention, and will guide the doctors in specialty training registered in the DES in their research project. The incumbent will significantly practice general medicine in Luxembourg, either alone or in a medical center, and will intervene personally as an internship supervisor. The distribution between the different activities (academic / research and professional) will be adapted according to the profile of the holder. Your profile... The ideal candidate hired at the University is a teacher-researcher who will meet the following criteria: Holder of a doctorate (MD or MD-PhD) with an internationally recognized reputation and research expertise as obviated by a track-record of international publications. In the case of an engagement as an assistant professor in conditional pre-titularization: Holder of a doctor's degree (MD or MD-PhD) with an internationally recognized reputation and research expertise as obviated by a track-record of international publications. Promotion to the title of full professor is possible after five years in accordance with the legal provisions. Field experience in specialist training in general medicine, concerning theoretical teaching and supervision of trainees. Research experience in general medicine and supervision of research or doctoral thesis. Connection to general medicine training departments at universities abroad. Responsibilities in European societies of general medicine. Linguistic profile: The University of Luxembourg is located in a multilingual context. The person chosen for this post must be fluent in English as well as two of the following three languages: French, German, Luxembourgish. The University encourages its staff to learn the third language and provides access to language courses for this purpose. Gender equality... The University of Luxembourg is committed to gender equality among its academic staff and aims to remove obstacles to the recruitment of female professors as well as to the advancement of their careers. In the event that two applicants submit equivalent CVs, the University will give preference to the female application, in all departments in which gender balance is not achieved. In short Type of contract: Permanent Working time: Full time 40.0 Hours per Week Location: Belval Reference: UOL04191 How to apply... Applications should include: Detailed curriculum vitae Cover letter Review of research work Teaching experience report Complete list of publications and at least 4 names of experts who can produce letters of reference upon request from the faculty To ensure full consideration of applications, please apply by January 15, 2022. http://emea3.mrted.ly/2tytp The University of Luxembourg considers inclusion and diversity to be key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier. Contact... For further information, please contact Professor Gilbert Massard, Director of Medical Education gilbert.massard@uni.lu If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Professor of general medicine

Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is the only public university in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Multilingual, international and focused on research, it also defines itself as a modern institution with a human face.

The University of Luxembourg, through its Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, aims for excellence in biomedical research and training. “Specific training in general medicine” has in fact existed since 2004 in Luxembourg and has resulted in the training of nearly 180 specialists, most of whom are established in practice in the country. This training was integrated into the University since September 1, 2021, based on the Law of July 31, 2020 on the organization of specialized studies in medicine at the University of Luxembourg. It combines theoretical training in the form of weekly teaching seminars, and practical training through a residency program including rotations in hospitals (2 semesters) and in general practitioners’ offices (4 semesters).

Teaching is organized by a group of general practitioners and practical training is provided by a network of supervisors (different specialists and general practitioners) accredited by the Ministry of Health.

In this context, the University is recruiting a Professor of General Medicine (Full Professor or Assistant Professor in conditional pre-titularization).

Your role...

Academic activities at the University will be split between teaching responsibilities and research:

Teaching:

The holder will co-direct the DES in general medicine and will be responsible for the organization of the entrance examination for training, the establishment of the training plan for doctors in specialty training, semi-annual evaluation interviews , the organization of lessons, and heoretical, end-of-training evaluation, in conjunction with the supervisors.
The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating the general medicine module in the 5th semester of the Bachelor in medicine and will ensure the smooth running of the internship in a general medicine practice.

Research:

The candidate will have the opportunity to develop research in general medicine, a priori oriented towards primary care and prevention, and will guide the doctors in specialty training registered in the DES in their research project.

The incumbent will significantly practice general medicine in Luxembourg, either alone or in a medical center, and will intervene personally as an internship supervisor.

The distribution between the different activities (academic / research and professional) will be adapted according to the profile of the holder.

Your profile...

The ideal candidate hired at the University is a teacher-researcher who will meet the following criteria:

Holder of a doctorate (MD or MD-PhD) with an internationally recognized reputation and research expertise as obviated by a track-record of international publications.
In the case of an engagement as an assistant professor in conditional pre-titularization: Holder of a doctor's degree (MD or MD-PhD) with an internationally recognized reputation and research expertise as obviated by a track-record of international publications. Promotion to the title of full professor is possible after five years in accordance with the legal provisions.
Field experience in specialist training in general medicine, concerning theoretical teaching and supervision of trainees.
Research experience in general medicine and supervision of research or doctoral thesis.
Connection to general medicine training departments at universities abroad.
Responsibilities in European societies of general medicine.
Linguistic profile: The University of Luxembourg is located in a multilingual context. The person chosen for this post must be fluent in English as well as two of the following three languages: French, German, Luxembourgish. The University encourages its staff to learn the third language and provides access to language courses for this purpose.

Gender equality...

The University of Luxembourg is committed to gender equality among its academic staff and aims to remove obstacles to the recruitment of female professors as well as to the advancement of their careers. In the event that two applicants submit equivalent CVs, the University will give preference to the female application, in all departments in which gender balance is not achieved.

In short

Type of contract: Permanent
Working time: Full time 40.0 Hours per Week
Location: Belval
Reference: UOL04191

How to apply...

Applications should include:

Detailed curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Review of research work
Teaching experience report
Complete list of publications and at least 4 names of experts who can produce letters of reference upon request from the faculty

To ensure full consideration of applications, please apply by January 15, 2022.

http://emea3.mrted.ly/2tytp

The University of Luxembourg considers inclusion and diversity to be key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier.