Research Assistant 1 in Education Pedagogical Advisor

About the job

Organisational Unit Teaching and Learning Support Position Research Assistant 1 in Education Position Code 210001 Maximum Grade 18 Category Administrative and Technical Staff Work Rate 40% Application Deadline 22-11-2026 Reference 7155

Job Description

With 18,000 students and nearly 6,000 staff members, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is one of the largest Swiss higher education institutions. Within this institution, the Teaching and Learning Support Unit is responsible for contributing to the quality of academic training and developing conditions and services conducive to student success. Its mission is divided into several areas:

• Collaborate on the quality of teaching and programmes
• Support the pedagogical development of teaching staff
• Support pedagogical innovations
• Support the development of transversal skills of students and doctoral candidates
• Support student learning

Under the direction of a pedagogical advisor responsible for the domain, the post holder is tasked with the following missions:

• Provide pedagogical advice to teaching teams and programme directors regarding the quality of basic and advanced training.
• Collaborate with the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education on projects related to quality approaches in continuing education.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The candidate must hold a university master’s degree (or an equivalent qualification) in psychology or educational sciences and possess additional knowledge in university pedagogy. A doctorate is an asset due to the requirements of the position. They must have a solid knowledge of the higher education sector in Switzerland, policies on quality assurance, quality standards for continuing and basic/advanced training programmes, and trends in university pedagogy.

Experience in university teaching, educational engineering, and adult education is necessary, as well as experience in project management, evaluation, and pedagogical advice. Proficiency in survey methodologies (e.g. questionnaires, interviews, focus groups) and associated tools is required.

The candidate demonstrates great adaptability, listening, and analytical skills. Personable, they appreciate working in a committed team and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. They possess excellent writing, organisational, communication, and argumentation skills. Autonomous, diplomatic, and service-oriented, the candidate will show initiative and the ability to propose ideas to actively contribute to the success of projects and assigned missions.

Your benefits: you will join a team of 16 people, versatile, dynamic, multidisciplinary, and working with various audiences (management, teaching staff, students) from all disciplines. You will work in a friendly environment compatible with remote work in accordance with the Institutional Directive on remote work for administrative and technical staff.

Start Date

1 February 2027

Contact

Applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas, work certificates, and references must be submitted exclusively online to the attention of Ms Catherine Huneault by clicking the button below "Apply now".

For information about the position, please contact Catherine Huneault ( Catherine.Huneault@unige.ch )

Additional Information

Permanent contract

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

In the interest of gender parity, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.