Student Assistant (Institut de Géographie et Durabilité)

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.

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Presentation

We are looking for a motivated and reliable

Student Assistant

to support teaching and research within the team of Prof. Martin Müller (Équipe M3). Teaching support activities will be related to courses by Prof. Martin Müller in the Bachelor specialisation in Geography, Environment and Societies and the Master degree in Geography, Environment and Planning. Research assistance will mostly be for the Culture for the Planet research-for-action project. This project brings together researchers, arts and cultural organisations, funders and policymakers to embed sustainability into cultural governance and everyday organisational practice. The Student Assistant will support project-based activities in the areas of Strategy and Development and Dissemination and Communication. 

Job information

Duration:    1 April 2026 – 31 January 2027    
Workload:   40% (working hours to be discussed)
Location:    University of Lausanne (UNIL), Geopolis Building
Language:  English and French 
Website:     culturefortheplanet.org

Key Tasks

•    Assist with tasks, such as website optimisation, preparing contact lists and structuring mailing tools, or supporting system set-up activities;
•    Support the preparation of monitoring tables, dashboards, and reporting templates. Update and optimise database design (contacts, organisations, events);
•    Support benchmarking and comparison exercises (e.g. compilation of comparable and desirable initiatives, tools, communication practices);
•    Support the organisation and structuring of communication material (slides, documents, images, media files, naming conventions);
•    Accompany the delivery of lectures and courses, providing logistical and organisational support.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a student who is very well organised, reliable and comfortable working in an international environment.

•    Very good command of English (reading and writing);
•    Careful, systematic and ability to work independently;
•    Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines;
•    Familiarity with basic digital tools (spreadsheets, shared folders, simple CMS);
•    Interest in geography, sustainability and the arts and cultural sector;
•    Be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Lausanne (UNIL).

What the position offers you

•    A clear and realistic student position, with the chance to contribute to an international research-for-action project;
•    Exposure to the sustainability transition in the arts and culture, governance and applied research;
•    Flexible working hours (to be agreed upon);
•    A collaborative and supportive academic environment.

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. A lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

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Contact for further information

For further information, please contact Zoé Berney at E-Mail schreiben or by phone at +41 77 527 04 56.

Your application

Deadline: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Please submit the following documents in one single PDF file to: E-Mail schreiben :

•    Cover letter explaining your motivation and how your profile matches the above criteria
•    Full Curriculum Vitae

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

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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