Assistant·e·x diplômé·e·x en sociologie de la santé (enjeux sociaux et politiques de la santé)

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Join UNIL, a top international research institution, with nearly 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. This role offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits. Tasks Conduct doctoral research in sociology, political science, or public health. Assist in teaching and research tasks under faculty supervision. Engage in research activities related to your thesis topic. Skills Master’s degree in social sciences or political science is required. Strong knowledge of health systems and policies is essential. Fluent in French and proficient in English. 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 Health Sociology (Social and Political Issues of Health) 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 sociology, political science or public health. 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 recruit a person with the following profile: Holder of a Master’s degree in social sciences, political science or equivalent qualification; Knowledge and interest in health systems, health policies, social issues of health; Willingness to complete a doctoral thesis in this field; Fluency in French with very good knowledge of English. Your Benefits Substantial supervision enabling doctoral training, participation in international conferences and completion of a quality thesis during the contract period. Possibility to participate in research on topics complementary to the thesis subject. 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 Céline Mavrot Assistant Professor in PTC celine.mavrot@unil.ch Your Application File Application file: Cover letter, Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts, A draft thesis project on a subject of choice (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 file in Word or PDF format. Application deadline: 25 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 scientists. unil.ch/egalite unil.ch/familles unil.ch/graduatecampus