Project Manager "CoARA"

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

As part of its "Promotion of Early Career" action plan co-financed by swissuniversities and developed by the Graduate Campus, UNIL aims to offer early career researchers considering a professional reorientation the opportunity to acquire additional experience and skills in relevant extra-academic professional roles for their future career paths.

To ensure optimal working and professional development conditions, the hired person will benefit from professional mentoring by a third party within UNIL.

The CoARA project (Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment) aims to evolve research evaluation practices, particularly regarding the recognition of diverse scientific contributions, transparency, and integrity of evaluation processes. As part of its action plan, UNIL is currently revising its internal guidelines, implementing practical tools for faculties, and organizing the monitoring of reflections in this area.

To complete its team for the "CoARA" project, the Research Service is looking for a:

Project Manager "CoARA" (20%)
12-month fixed-term contract

Job Information

Start date: 01.03.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: Fixed-term contract (FTC) – 12 months
Work rate: 20%
Workplace: University of Lausanne, Dorigny campus

Your Activities

As part of your activities, you will notably be required to:

• Contribute to the work of the CoARA unit, notably to the revision of internal guidelines and the development of practical tools (monitoring, analysis, writing)
• Participate in the consultation process with faculties and central services and analyze feedback
• Support the appropriation and adaptation of tools by faculties, taking disciplinary specificities into account
• Ensure coordination, follow-up, and organization of meetings related to CoARA

Your Profile

We are looking for a person with the following profile:

• Doctoral university education, completed or near defense
• Professional experience within a higher education institution (assistantship, research, teaching, postdoctoral, etc.)
• Knowledge of the functioning of a Swiss academic institution
• Strong interest in research policy issues, institutional development, and evolution of evaluation practices
• Very good analytical skills, ability to structure and synthesize complex information
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and follow-up management skills;
• Ease in interactions with a variety of interlocutors and a sense of collaborative work
• Autonomy, rigor, and reliability
• Excellent command of French or English and good understanding of the other language

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 www.unil.ch/carrieres

For Further Information

Micaela Crespo, Deputy Head of the Research Service
Email: micaela.crespo@unil.ch

Your Application File

Application deadline: January 9, 2026

We invite you to send us your application (CV, cover letter) in PDF format, in French or English.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.

The first round of interviews for the position will take place on January 15, 2026. 

With the UNIL Research Service, the Graduate Campus currently offers two similar positions open for recruitment. Indeed, although close in nature, these positions have distinct content and fit into different career paths. To facilitate the selection process, we invite candidates to apply to only one of the two positions, according to the one that best matches their background and professional aspirations.

Job Description

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Remarks

UNIL is committed to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different life spheres.

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