Graduate Assistant in Sociology of Communication and Culture
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:17 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international research institution with a diverse community. Explore opportunities for growth and collaboration in a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Conduct research for a PhD in communication and culture sociology.
- Assist in teaching and research tasks under professor supervision.
- Engage in qualitative methods and social theory analysis.
Skills
- Master's in social sciences or equivalent; fluent in French and good English.
- Strong foundation in general sociology.
- Interest in public space analysis and qualitative research methods.
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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
The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) of the University of Lausanne is offering a position of
Graduate Assistant in Sociology of Communication and Culture
Job Information
Start date: February 1, 2026
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Salary: CHF 67,568.- ( increasing each year )
Your Activities
- At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis in sociology of communication and culture.
- Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks (teaching activities under the responsibility of a professor, research work not related to personal research, and activities related to the life of the affiliated unit).
Your Profile
We wish to hire a person with the following profile:
- Master's degree in social sciences, or equivalent qualification;
- Fluency in French with very good knowledge of English;
- Good basic knowledge of general sociology;
- An interest in social theory, analysis of public space, emotions and interactions, as well as qualitative methods, especially ethnography, is an asset.
Your Benefits
Significant supervision allowing for doctoral training, participation in international conferences, and completion of a quality thesis during the engagement period.
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
Your Application File
Application file:
- Cover letter,
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts,
- a draft thesis project (1 to 2 pages),
- an academic text (master's thesis chapter, scientific article, etc.).
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Please send your complete file in Word or PDF format.
Application deadline: October 19, 2025
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.
