Lausanne
Project Manager for Virtual Internships
- 03 July 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
About the job
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 Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC) at the University of Lausanne is setting up a virtual internship programme in collaboration with York University (YU) and the University of Toronto in Canada. To this end, it is seeking a project manager who will be responsible for implementing these internships. Currently, YU offers virtual internships in which HEC Lausanne students can participate. Through a virtual reality platform, HEC Lausanne students work with students from YU and the University of Toronto on risk management and insurance projects proposed by companies. YU has created a virtual company (with virtual offices), and students will meet for two hours per week during the autumn 2026 semester on this virtual platform via their avatars (using HEC virtual reality headsets). Drawing inspiration from the programme currently managed by YU (autumn 2026 edition), the appointed person will need to develop the necessary tools so that such virtual internships can be managed directly by HEC Lausanne from September 2027. To do this, they will work closely with YU until the end of July 2027 to understand what is required and thus be able to replicate it in Lausanne.
Job Information
Start date: 01.08.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year
Work rate: 20%
Workplace: Chamberonne district and home
Your Activities
In your activities, you will be expected to:
- Create and manage the virtual reality platform
- Implement the necessary procedures within HEC Lausanne to facilitate programme management from September 2027
- Search for internships
- Collect feedback from students and about the programme
- Seek partnerships with other universities
Your Profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- Ease of contact and organisation.
- Fluency in English and French.
- Strong interest in new technologies and IT.
- Desired knowledge of virtual reality software (Horizon Worlds, Arthur, and other similar software).
- Interest in risk management.
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
Madam
Professor
Arnold Séverine
Tel: 0041 21 692 33 72
Your Application File
Application deadline: 16.07.2026
Please send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
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 favourable to balancing different spheres of life.
