Graduate Assistant in Information Systems

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Join UNIL's Cybersecurity Group as a Graduate Assistant! Be part of an innovative research team in a diverse environment. Tasks Conduct research in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers in social sciences. Engage in teaching and supervising student projects. Skills Master's degree in relevant fields and programming skills required. Strong analytical and communication abilities needed. Fluency in English and French is essential. About the job Introduction 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. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility. unil.ch/work Presentation The Cybersecurity Group (CSG) is opening a full-time Graduate Assistant in Information Systems / Computer Science position to do research at the intersection between cybersecurity, computational social science, and artificial intelligence. Job information Expected start date in position : Februray 2027- to be agreed Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years Activity rate : 100% Workplace : University of Lausanne, Dorigny Campus, Internef Your responsibilities In your activities, you will have to perform innovative research on computational social science, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence. In this endeavor, you will collaborate with researchers from other disciplines, such as social sciences, economics, or law. You thus need to be open to other scientific domains and multidisciplinary approaches. At least 50% of your time will be dedicated to the research for the doctoral thesis. You will also be involved in teaching and administrative tasks. For the teaching part, you will prepare and supervise exercises and exams for bachelor and master courses, and you will supervise student projects. The successful candidate is expected to enroll in the doctoral school in information systems at HEC Lausanne and will be supervised by Prof. Mathias Humbert. Your qualifications In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills: Master’s degree in computer science, communication systems, information systems or related field. Willingness to do research in the field of Computer Science. Experience and strong abilities in programming (e.g., Python). Strong analytical and communication skills. Interest in multidisciplinary projects involving social science, political science, economics, or law. Fluency in English and French What the position offers you We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover. unil.ch/work Contact for further information Prof. Mathias Humbert E-Mail schreiben Phone number: +41 21 692 34 16 Your application Deadline : 21.10.2026 Please, send your full application in Word or PDF. A curriculum vitae (2 pages max.) A cover letter The name of up to two references willing to write recommendation letters, Your university transcripts (bachelor and master level), An electronic version of a recent research project write-up (e.g., master thesis, scientific publication). Only applications through this website will be considered. We thank you for your understanding. Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women. Additional information UNIL is committed to: • equality, diversity and inclusion within its community; • ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development; • offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance; • supporting early career researchers. unil.ch/equality unil.ch/families unil.ch/graduatecampus