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.

Presentation

In order to complete our team, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences and the Institute of Psychology (IP) wishes to expand its team by recruting a :

 

TENURE-TRACK  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP  or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

IN EVALUATION OF INTERVENTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Information

Expected start date in position : 01.08.2025 / to be agreed

Contract length : PAST: 2 years, renewable twice. At the end of the 4th year, an evaluation procedure is initiated to tenure at the rank of associate professor (Directive de la Direction 1.4 sur la prétitularisation conditionnelle « tenure track »)/ PAS: 6 years renewable

Activity rate : 100 %

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

In your functions, you will have to :

Teaching (45%)

Six hours a week of teaching throughout the year, at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Additionally supervision of Master's dissertations and PhD theses.

 

Research (45%)

The post-holder will pursue their own research in the field of evaluating interventions in psychology, contribute to the Institute’s quantitative methodology consultation and collaborate with other members of the Institute of Psychology to support research on evaluating psychological interventions.

They will be expected to produce international-level academic research publications.

The post-holder will be an active member of the Institute of Psychology (IP) and will participate in the academic activities of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences.

They will seek external funding, in particular from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

 

Administrative responsibilities (10%)

In accordance with statutory requirements and in the name of collegiality, the post-holder will take on any administrative tasks that may be assigned to them by the Institute, Faculty, University or university decision-making bodies.

Job description

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Your qualifications

In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills :

• PhD in psychology or equivalent qualification;


• Proven research record in the field of developing, implementing, evaluating and disseminating psychological interventions.


• Expertise in quantitative methodology and openness to pursuing research based on hybrid methods


• Expertise in collaborating with public institutions (public administrative authorities, associations, international organisations, etc.)


• Academic teaching experience


• Links with international research networks in the field


• Ability to attract external research funding


• Proficiency in French and English, orally and in writing


• Ability to teach in French within two years.

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.

Contact for further information

Further information can be obtained from : E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline : 15.08.2024

Candidates are invited to submit their application via the online recruitment platform, including:

• a covering letter,


• an academic CV, including a full publications list,


• a copy of their diplomas and qualifications;


• a selection of five main publications in the field relevant to the position, in PDF format.

Only applications submitted via the online system will be considered.

References: Three names with their e-mail addresses are sufficient. There is no need to contact them at this stage of the application process; we will do so if necessary.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.
www.unil.ch/egalite

UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus

Recruitment process and conditions of Employment for a full or associate Professor.