Lausanne
Graduate Assistant in the Field of Digital Studies
- 06 October 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
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.
Presentation
The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) at the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a
Graduate Assistant in the Field of Digital Studies
Position Information
Start date: 1 February 2027
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Salary: CHF 67,568.- ( increasing each year )
Your Activities
- At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis in the field of Digital Studies (digital as both subject and method).
- Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks (teaching activities under the responsibility of a professor, research work not related to personal research, and activities related to the life of the affiliated unit).
Your Profile
We wish to recruit a person with the following profile:
- Master’s degree in social sciences, computational social sciences, or equivalent qualification;
- Strong interest in the complexity of digital methods in social sciences;
- Project to develop a thesis in (computational) social sciences related to contemporary issues of artificial intelligence (particularly from a prospective perspective);
- Fluency in French with very good knowledge of English.
Your Benefits
Substantial supervision allowing for doctoral training, participation in international conferences, and completion of a quality thesis during the contract period.
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
Boris Beaude
Associate Professor
boris.beaude@unil.ch
Your Application File
Application file:
- Cover letter,
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts,
- A draft thesis project (1 to 2 pages),
- 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: 1 November 2026
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful and supportive environment;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life;
• Supporting the next generation of scientists.
