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Graduated Assistant in Sport Psychology
- 20 March 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
About the job
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 collaborators 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 for a Graduated Assistant in Sport Psychology
Job-related information
Start date: 01.08.2026
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Synathlon (Lausanne-Dorigny)
Gross annual salary: CHF 67,568.-, increasing each year according to the scale
Your activities
The position is under the responsibility of Dr. Roberta Antonini Philippe. The holder is expected to develop work related to sport psychology:
- 50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis
- 35% of the activity rate will be devoted to teaching
- 15% of the activity rate will be dedicated to shared research work
Your profile
We wish to hire, to complete our team, a person with the following profile:
- Master's degree in Sport Sciences or Psychology or an equivalent qualification
- Interest in pursuing research activities and developing a thesis in the field of sport psychology, in connection with the research interests of Dr. Roberta Antonini Philippe
- Fluency in French and good knowledge of English
- Interest in teaching Sport Psychology
- Organizational skills, ability to work autonomously and independently, and within a research team
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 on unil.ch/travailler
For any further information
Roberta Antonini Philippe
Roberta.antoniniphilippe@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: 12.04.2026
Please send us the following documents in a PDF file via the recruitment platform:
- Cover letter,
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts,
- A presentation of research interests in sport psychology topics
- Master's thesis and any publications and/or scientific or professional communications
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
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 spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific junior staff.
