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The sense

The Sense is a new academic research centre dedicated to innovation, research and training in sensory systems. This initiative is the result of a collaboration between three Swiss academic partners: the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland –  Valais/Wallis (HES-SO Valais/Wallis), the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV).

THE PORTRAIT

Message from the Directors

The Sense Innovation and Research Center was founded in 2021 by the University of Lausanne (UNIL), The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), and the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland – Valais/Wallis (HES-SO Valais-Wallis).

This ambitious endeavour fosters cutting-edge research, transformative innovation, and forward-thinking training that nonetheless remains grounded in addressing societal needs. The Sense federates applied, basic, and clinical domains of activities across its founding institutions in French-speaking Switzerland.

This ambitious endeavour fosters cutting-edge research, transformative innovation, and forward-thinking training that nonetheless remains grounded in addressing societal needs. The Sense federates applied, basic, and clinical domains of activities across its founding institutions in French-speaking Switzerland.

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Organisation

The Sense Innovation & Research Center is chaired by a Board composed of two members from each founding institution (HES-SO Valais-Wallis, CHUV & UNIL). The Executive Director and the Scientific & Academic Director lead the implementation of the strategy, supported by the advisory boards and the management committee. The support team provides expertise to the management in the various operational aspects (secretariat, data and communication). The researchers are divided into three research areas led by an area coordinator who is a direct member of the management committee.

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Our research axes

Career

The Sense Innovation and Research Center federates different interdisciplinary units where scientists can explore innovative solutions in the field of sensory sciences. Management, administrative and scientific positions are essential for the realisation of The Sense’s objectives.

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Positions available:

Les institution fondatrices