Lausanne
11 hours ago
First Assistant in Sport Psychology
- 07 April 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
To complete its team, the Institute of Sport Sciences (ISSUL) of the University of Lausanne is offering a position of First Assistant in Sport Psychology
Job-related information
Start date: 01.09.2026
Contract duration: 1 year
Activity rate: 80%
Workplace: Synathlon (Lausanne-Dorigny)
Gross annual salary: CHF 83,160.-, increasing each year according to the scale
Your activities
The position is under the responsibility of Prof. Denis Hauw. The holder is expected to develop work on sport psychology and particularly mental health issues.
- 40% of the activity rate will be dedicated to the research project.
- 23% of the activity rate will be dedicated to teaching (Master seminars "Personality and Sport", and Bachelor seminar "Psychology of Learning in Sport")
- 17% of the activity rate will be devoted to the development of ongoing research in Prof. Hauw's team
Your profile
We wish to hire a person with the following profile:
- PhD in clinical psychology (children and adolescents) or in sport psychology (Sport Sciences)
- Mastery of French and good knowledge of English
- Interest in teaching sport psychology
- Knowledge of the diversity of sports practices
- Interest in mental health issues in adolescents
Your benefits
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/work
For any further information
Prof. Denis Hauw
denis.hauw@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: 28.04.2026
Please send us the following documents in a PDF file via the recruitment platform:
- Cover letter describing your previous research experience, current interests, and career goals,
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and thesis defense report if available,
- Postdoctoral research project (1-2 pages),
- Names and contacts of two referees.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific succession.
