Assistant·e diplômé·e suppléant·e en anthropologie culturelle et sociale

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This job ad was AI-translated from French. See original Job summary Hide Join UNIL, a leading international institution, as an anthropology assistant. Enjoy a rewarding work environment with growth opportunities. Tasks Conduct personal research with 50% of your time dedicated to it. Support teaching and research activities under a professor's guidance. Collaborate on unit-related tasks and contribute to academic life. Skills Master's in social sciences or equivalent with strong anthropology knowledge. Fluency in French and strong English skills required. Experience in ethnographic methods and teamwork is essential. 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 Substitute PhD Assistant in Cultural and Social Anthropology Job Information Start date: 1 September 2026 Contract duration: 6 months, no possibility of extension Work rate: 60% Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny Salary: According to the salary scale for PhD assistant positions. The substitute will be hired in the 1st year. Your Activities 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to conducting personal research work. 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks (teaching activities under the responsibility of a professor, 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 qualities: Master's degree in social sciences, or equivalent qualification, Good knowledge of cultural and social anthropology, Fluency in French with very good knowledge of English, Interest in working as part of a team and experience in ethnographic method, Strong interest in the anthropology of reproduction, medical anthropology, or gender anthropology. 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 Irene Maffi Full Professor irene.maffi@unil.ch Your Application File Application file: Cover letter, Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts, 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: 21 June 2026 Remarks 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; Supporting scientific succession. unil.ch/egalite unil.ch/familles unil.ch/graduatecampus