Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Department of Actuarial Science of the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a Graduate Assistant

Job information

Start date: August 1, 2024 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year. The contract can be renewed for 2 x 2 years. The total maximum funding period is 5 years.
Type of position: 80%, additions upon agreement
Please of work: Lausanne Dorigny, Extranef building
Salary: Pay scales
Supervisor: Prof. Joël Wagner

Your responsibilities

50% of the time will be dedicated to completion of doctoral studies in actuarial science.
50% of the assistant's time will be dedicated to teaching, administrative (including exam supervision), technical and research support for the department.

Your qualifications

Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science or equivalent.
Desire to deepen the knowledge in actuarial science through empirical research and to write a doctoral thesis in actuarial science.
Fluent in English. Basic understanding of French. Command of German is an additional asset.
Ability to work in a team and good communication skills.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment and research team.

Contact for further information

Please contact the Department of Actuarial Science (DSA): catherine.lombard@unil.ch

Your application

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
Application material:
Letter of motivation and CV.
Copies of university diplomas and degrees; transcripts (indicating marks/grades achieved).
An example of a research project, if available (e.g. master thesis, seminar work, etc).
Application deadline: May 16, 2024

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite
UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus
Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.