Graduate Assistant in International Relations

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

To complete the team of the Center for International History and Political Studies of Globalization (CRHIM), the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is offering a position:

Graduate Assistant in International Relations

Job Information

Start date: 01.08.2026 (to be agreed)

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

Work rate: 100%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny, Geopolis building

Salary: salary scale

Your Activities

In your role, you will be expected to:

• 50% of the work rate is reserved for conducting personal research under the responsibility of one of the teaching staff in charge of the field of study.
• The remaining 50% of the work rate is dedicated to supporting teaching tasks (under the responsibility of the professors of the Center for International History and Political Studies of Globalization (CRHIM)); as well as participating in CRHIM activities.
• Job description: Terms of reference

Your Profile

• Master's degree in political science, or equivalent qualification;
• Excellent command of English and French, ability to work in a French-speaking environment, including supervising students;
• Familiarity with the field of international relations;
• Interest in international environmental policies;
• Excellent command of qualitative methods;
• Ability to work independently and to manage administrative and research activities while respecting deadlines.

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.

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For Further Information

The position will be under the responsibility of Professor Kari de Pryck

For any information, please contact Professor Rahel Kunz: rahel.kunz@unil.ch

Your Application File

Application deadline: May 17, 2026

Interviews will take place at the end of May, beginning of June

Interested candidates are requested to send the following documents – in PDF format – via the University of Lausanne online system:                         

• Cover letter
• Thesis project outline (maximum 900 characters)
• A detailed curriculum vitae with list of publications and contact details of 2 references;
• An example of publication (thesis or other)
• A copy of obtained university diplomas

Remarks

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

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