Assistant·e étudiant·e en recherche appliquée

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This job ad was AI-translated from French. See original Job summary Show The University of Lausanne is a leading institution with about 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Join a supportive and diverse academic environment! Tasks Map and harmonize international longitudinal data on childcare and mental health. Identify studies involving children under 5 in Switzerland and abroad. Collaborate with the research team and maintain thorough documentation. Skills Bachelor's in social sciences or natural sciences; quantitative methods experience preferred. Proficient in English and French; German is a plus. Strong computer skills and ability to learn online platforms. 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 Student Research Assistant in Applied Research Job Information Start date: 1 July 2026 (or to be discussed) Contract duration: 6 months (non-renewable) Work rate: 40% Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny Salary according to  salary scale for student assistant positions Your Activities The position involves mapping and harmonising international longitudinal data, notably information on different childcare arrangements and young children's mental health. This position will involve identifying longitudinal studies including children under 5 years old in Switzerland and abroad; Obtaining and analysing relevant documents to map variables related to post-parental separation childcare arrangements and children’s mental health; Harmonising the identified datasets; Working closely with the research team and participating in coordination meetings; Maintaining clear, rigorous, and up-to-date documentation of the work performed. See the detailed job description Your Profile Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (psychology, sociology, economics) or natural sciences; Proficiency in written English / French and written German is an advantage; Experience with or interest in surveys and quantitative methods (including online platforms); Knowledge of longitudinal data would be an asset; Good command of IT tools and comfortable learning to work with online platforms. 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 Laura Bernardi – Full Professor laura.bernardi@unil.ch Dawid Gondek – Research Officer dawid.gondek@unil.ch Your Application (1) Cover letter; (2) Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts. Only applications submitted via this site will be considered. Please send your complete application in Word or PDF format. Application deadline: 27 May 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 the next generation of scientists. unil.ch/egalite unil.ch/familles unil.ch/graduatecampus