Assistant·e administratif·ve

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Join UNIL, a leading international institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Tasks Manage HR aspects for various research groups and services. Oversee state and external funding for research teams. Provide administrative support to department members and visitors. Skills CFC in business administration or equivalent; 3 years experience. Strong organizational and planning abilities; proactive and precise. Effective communication skills in French and 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 Overview The Department of Ecology and Evolution (DEE), within the Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), covers all areas of ecology and evolution and aims to foster an atmosphere of scientific excellence respectful of individuals. It hosts independent research groups working on a wide range of topics related to ecology, evolution, and conservation biology, from fundamental and theoretical research to more applied research. To complete the administrative team of the Department of Ecology and Evolution, we are looking for a Administrative Assistant This position is aimed at a person who enjoys teamwork and wishes to develop in a dynamic environment, to ensure the complete and autonomous management of the secretariat. Position Information Start date: immediately or to be agreed Contract duration: permanent contract Work rate: 100% Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny, UNIL Sorge Your Activities In your activities, you will be expected to: Manage HR aspects for various research groups and central services (Co-HR role) Manage state and external funds for various research groups Provide administrative support for the research group(s) and for the DEE Assist department members and visitors Your Profile To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile: Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training (CFC) as a commercial employee or equivalent training Minimum three years’ experience in a general secretariat or management office Excellent organisational and planning skills, follow-up/control/deadline compliance, availability, proactivity, rigour Teamwork spirit, listening skills, good communication and interaction abilities Fluency in French and good level of English (spoken and written – minimum B2 level) Good command of common IT and office tools Your Benefits A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting. Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities and other benefits to discover. More information at unil.ch/travailler For Further Information Marianne Jeandel Administrator of the Department of Ecology and Evolution Tel: +41 21 692 41 88 Your Application File Application deadline: 23.10.2026 We invite you to send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format. Only applications submitted via this site will be considered. Thank you for your understanding. Job Description Click here to view the job description. Remarks Levels 1 to 12: UNIL is committed to: • Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community; • Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development; • Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life. unil.ch/egalite unil.ch/familles