Graduate Assistant in Social Psychology of Education through Physical and Sports Activities
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:19 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
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 Sports Sciences (ISSUL) of the University of Lausanne is offering a position of Graduate Assistant in Social Psychology of Education through Physical and Sports Activities
Job-related information
Start date: 01.02.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Gross annual salary: CHF 67,568.-, increasing each year according to the scale
Your activities
The position is under the responsibility of Prof. Nicolas Margas. The holder is expected to develop work related to education through sport.
50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis.
34% of the activity rate will be devoted to supporting teaching tasks
16% of the activity rate will be devoted to shared research work.
Your profile
We wish to hire, to complete our team, a person with the following profile:
- Master's degree in Sports Sciences or Social Psychology or an equivalent qualification
- Interest in pursuing research activities and developing a thesis project in the field of social psychology of education through sport, in connection with the research interests of Prof. N. Margas
- Proficiency in French and English
- Interest in teaching in educational intervention through sport
- Organizational skills, ability to work autonomously and independently, and within a research team
- Proven writing skills, expertise in experimental methods, statistical data analysis, and bibliographic research
- Experience in teaching physical education, knowledge in social psychology, skills in conducting research in schools and/or laboratories would be assets.
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.
Organizational support to participate in international conferences and to hold scientific events.
More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres
For further information
Prof. Nicolas Margas
nicolas.margas@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: 01.11.2025
Please send us the following documents in a Word or PDF file via the recruitment platform:
- Cover letter,
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts,
- A presentation of research interests
- Master's thesis and any scientific or professional publications and/or communications
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different life spheres;
• Supporting scientific succession.
