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Graduated Assistants in the History of Islam and Muslim Worlds
- Publication date:03 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international teaching and research institution. Embrace an enriching work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Conduct research and develop a thesis in Islamic history.
- Support teaching in Arabic language and Islamic history courses.
- Participate in research activities and seminars at IHAR.
Skills
- Master's in history and Islamic studies with excellent Arabic skills.
- Strong historical and philological analysis abilities.
- Experience in teaching is a plus.
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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
To complete its team, the Institute of History and Anthropology of Religions (IHAR) of the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies (FTSR) is looking for a graduated Assistant in the History of Islam and Muslim Worlds.
Job-related information
Start date: 01.02.2026
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Chamberonne district, UNIL
Your activities
Research activity :
At least 50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to carrying out a thesis under the supervision of Prof. Wissam Halawi.
The recruited person will work on the development and writing of a doctoral thesis in the social history of the medieval Muslim world and will participate in the research activities of the professor and the Institute of History and Anthropology of Religions (IHAR). They will have the opportunity to develop and/or participate in research colloquia/seminars.
Teaching activity:
Up to 50% of the activity rate will be devoted to supporting the professor's teaching and research.
The recruited person must be able to teach introductory courses in Arabic language and the history of the Muslim world, as well as seminars on translation and analysis of medieval Arabic sources, aimed at familiarizing students with critical reading methods and contextualization of texts.
Your profile
- Master's degree in history and Islamic studies
- Excellent level of Arabic
- Research project on the history of the medieval Muslim world, which can fit both within the field of Shiite studies and research on legal and documentary texts. The approach combines historical and philological analysis of sources, with particular attention to social and religious dynamics revealed by normative corpora
- Teaching experience is a plus
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 any further information
Professor Wissam Halawi
wissam.halawi@unil.ch
Your application file
The application file must include:
- Analytical CV
- Master's thesis
- Thesis project (3-5 pages)
Application deadline: 23.11.2025
Please send us your complete file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
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• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
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• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific succession.
