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Assistant (A2) at 80% at the Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics
- Publication date:09 October 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as an Assistant-e (A2) at 80%. This role offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for personal development.
Tasks
- Assist in teaching socio-economics courses and workshops.
- Support exam supervision and student follow-up for courses.
- Conduct research for a doctoral thesis in social policies.
Skills
- Master's in socio-economics or social sciences preferred.
- Strong qualitative research methods and scientific writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage with students.
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Assistant (A2) at 80% at the Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics
Workplace Geneva , Lake Geneva region , SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished8 October 2025Assistant
Assistant (A2) at 80% at the Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics
Organizational unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Section / Division
Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics (SdS)
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
80%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
05-11-2025
Reference
6576
Attachment(s)
The Institute is committed to offering a stimulating work environment and quality supervision to its assistants and doctoral students.
The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics are opening applications for an 80% A2 assistant position.
The successful candidate will be involved in the Master in Socioeconomics and will be responsible for the following tasks:
- assisting Prof. Jean-Michel Bonvin with the supplementary study of the course 'Socioeconomics of Social Policies 2' (Master's);
- assisting Prof. Solène Morvant-Roux with the supplementary study of the course 'Socioeconomics of Development' (Master's);
- supervising and co-leading with another assistant the 'Socioeconomics Workshop' (Master's);
- monitoring and grading exams as well as following up with students associated with the above courses and seminars;
- supporting the grading of exams for the course 'Thinking Society' (Bachelor's);
- participating in the jury for theses and research projects;
- developing own research with a view to writing a doctoral thesis on a topic related to social policies and/or solidarity alternatives.
- research work (theses, seminar papers) in the fields of social policies and/or social and solidarity economy;
- mastery and experience of qualitative research methods;
- proficiency in scientific writing in French with good skills in English;
- ease in relations with students and ability to work in a team;
- knowledge of Global South contexts would be a plus.
The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract from the Department of Public Instruction (DIP) which may be renewed for two successive periods, respectively two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant position is therefore five years.
The thesis topic must be officially submitted to the Faculty before the end of the first year.
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.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
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Assistant (A2) at 80% at the Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics
Organizational unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Section / Division
Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics (SdS)
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
80%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
05-11-2025
Reference
6576
Attachment(s)
- CdC_A2_80_SCSPS_01.02.26.pdf
(PDF , 1527.58kb)
Job description
The Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics (IDESO) is an interdisciplinary expertise center specialized in the study of inequalities between individuals in Switzerland and in some low or middle-income countries of the Global South.The Institute is committed to offering a stimulating work environment and quality supervision to its assistants and doctoral students.
The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Institute of Demography and Socioeconomics are opening applications for an 80% A2 assistant position.
The successful candidate will be involved in the Master in Socioeconomics and will be responsible for the following tasks:
- assisting Prof. Jean-Michel Bonvin with the supplementary study of the course 'Socioeconomics of Social Policies 2' (Master's);
- assisting Prof. Solène Morvant-Roux with the supplementary study of the course 'Socioeconomics of Development' (Master's);
- supervising and co-leading with another assistant the 'Socioeconomics Workshop' (Master's);
- monitoring and grading exams as well as following up with students associated with the above courses and seminars;
- supporting the grading of exams for the course 'Thinking Society' (Bachelor's);
- participating in the jury for theses and research projects;
- developing own research with a view to writing a doctoral thesis on a topic related to social policies and/or solidarity alternatives.
Title and required skills
The ideal candidate should hold a master's degree in socioeconomics or social sciences (or be in the process of obtaining it within a maximum of 6 months from the date of hire) and be able to demonstrate:- research work (theses, seminar papers) in the fields of social policies and/or social and solidarity economy;
- mastery and experience of qualitative research methods;
- proficiency in scientific writing in French with good skills in English;
- ease in relations with students and ability to work in a team;
- knowledge of Global South contexts would be a plus.
Starting date
1 February 2026Contact
Requests for further information should be addressed by email to Professor Jean-Michel Bonvin ( Jean-Michel.Bonvin@unige.ch ) or to Professor Solène Morvant-Roux ( Solene.Morvant@unige.ch ).Additional information
Applications including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, photocopies of all obtained diplomas (including transcripts), as well as a pdf copy of the master's thesis must be submitted exclusively online before 5 November 2025 (23:59 Geneva time) by clicking the button below "Apply now". No paper applications will be accepted.The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract from the Department of Public Instruction (DIP) which may be renewed for two successive periods, respectively two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant position is therefore five years.
The thesis topic must be officially submitted to the Faculty before the end of the first year.
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.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
Send to a friend
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