PhD Researcher in the areas of forensic microtraces

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

The School of Criminal Justice of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration of the University of Lausanne is seeking a PhD researcher (graduate teaching assistant) in the area of microtraces and more specifically textile fibres.

The priority area of research concerns the modelling of the number of fibres transferred during contact and/or having persisted after a certain time or activity of the recipient textile. In this context, a better understanding of the fundamental mechanisms involved is important, particularly as a function of the surface roughness of the textiles involved. This research will be inspired by the field of materials science and tribology in particular. The advantage of these fundamental sciences is that they offer the possibility of modelling these phenomena, which can be applied in forensic science.

Other research directions may also include, but are not limited to, innovative subjects targeting the evaluation of micro-traces (textile fibres and paints) within a logical framework and on the fundamental parameters necessary for their interpretation (occurrence, background noise, transfer and persistence).

Finally, other, more open projects are also possible, in innovative directions in the field of analytical chemistry (spectroscopy, separation methods, etc.), depending on the interest of the candidates and the directions that will be proposed

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.09.2025 or to be agreed

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 80-100%

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

• Scientific duties : At least 50% of the time will be devoted to research towards a PhD in Forensic Science. The candidate is expected to be involved in scientific publication and communication activities and to participate in the academic life of the School of Criminal Justice activities;


• Teaching duties : The candidate will assist in the preparation of teaching materials, supervise the practical work and research projects of forensic science students;


• Administrative tasks.

Your qualifications

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  Master’s degree in forensic science or any other discipline related to criminal science research. Master’s in materials science or analytical chemistry are also possible.

  
  


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  Strong interest in research, scientific publication, participation in international conferences and research communication.

  
  


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  Analytical skills, intellectual curiosity and interest in interdisciplinary perspectives,

  
  


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  Solid knowledge of statistical data processing, design of experiments (DOE) or regression models, knowledge of the logical interpretation framework is an asset.

  
  


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  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively (teamwork).

  
  


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  Strong motivation to work in an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment.

  
  

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

Prof. Geneviève Massonnet

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Your application

Deadline : 08.06.2025

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.

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