Assistant·e diplômé·e en sociologie économique

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Join UNIL, a leading international institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Discover a supportive environment focused on excellence and recognition. Tasks Conduct research for a PhD in economic sociology, focusing on contemporary capitalism. Assist in teaching and research tasks under a professor's guidance. Engage in academic activities in a multicultural setting with ongoing training. Skills Master's in social sciences or equivalent; strong interest in research methods. Fluency in French and English is essential. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative social science methods. This job ad was AI-translated from French. See original About the job Introduction 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 CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility. unil.ch/travailler Presentation The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) of the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a Graduate Assistant in Economic Sociology Position Information Start date: 1 February 2027 Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years Work rate: 100% Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny Salary: CHF 67,568.- (increasing each year) Your Activities At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis in economic sociology. We are looking for a candidate interested in the forms and repercussions of contemporary capitalism (ideally from a life course perspective). Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks (teaching activities under the responsibility of a professor, research work not related to personal research, and activities related to the life of the affiliated unit). See the detailed job description. Your Profile We wish to hire a person with the following profile: Master’s degree in social sciences, or equivalent qualification; Good knowledge of and interest in social science methods (quantitative and qualitative); Project to develop a thesis in economic sociology (ideally from a life course perspective); Proficiency in French and English. See the detailed job description Your Benefits Substantial supervision allowing for doctoral training, participation in international conferences, and completion of a quality thesis during the engagement period. A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting. Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover. For Further Information Felix Bühlmann Associate Professor felix.buhlmann@unil.ch Your Application File Cover letter, Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts, A draft thesis project (1 to 2 pages), An academic text (master’s thesis chapter, scientific article, etc.). Only applications submitted via this site will be considered. Please send your complete application in Word or PDF format. Application deadline: 18 October 2026 Remarks UNIL is committed to: • Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community; • Ensuring an open, respectful and supportive environment; • Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life; • Supporting the next generation of researchers. unil.ch/egalite unil.ch/familles unil.ch/graduatecampus