Graduate Assistant in Modern History (16th - early 19th centuries)

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.

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Presentation

The History Section of the Faculty of Letters at the University of Lausanne is offering a position for a graduate assistant in Modern History (16th - early 19th centuries).

Job Information

Start date: September 1, 2026

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Work rate: 80%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Your Activities

At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis.
Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks.

Your Profile

Master of Arts (or equivalent degree) in history (degree obtained at the time of starting the position).
Willingness to develop a thesis in/on modern history (16th - early 19th centuries).

Candidates must show an interest in research and teaching.

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/travailler

For Further Information

Contact Professor Simona Boscani Leoni (simona.boscanileoni@unil.ch)

Your Application File

Application deadline: May 15, 2026

Interested persons are requested to send us, via the online system, in PDF or Word format, a complete file containing: a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, copies of university diplomas, a list of completed research work, the electronic version of a scientific work (master's thesis, seminar paper, or other scientific publication), a brief presentation of the thesis project*.

*This brief presentation of a thesis project (maximum 1 A4 page) is a statement of intent; it should not be confused with the "Thesis Project" (about ten pages) which will be written during the first year of the assistantship and submitted to the Dean's office upon formal registration for the doctorate.

Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.

Remarks

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