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

As part of the 4th edition of its "Equality Grant", the Faculty of Geosciences and the Environment is opening a position of :

 

Postdoctoral researcher

Job information

Expected start date in position : October 1, 2024 or to be agreed

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 1 x 2 years, maximum 3 years

Activity rate : 60% to 100%, to be agreed

Workplace : Lausanne University

Your qualifications

The hired person will conduct their own research with the aim of advancing their academic career. The position is offered at the first assistant (premiere assistante or premier assistant) level and needs to be supported by a member of the faculty.

 

At least 90% of the activity rate will be dedicated to carrying out personal research work while a maximum of 10% will be devoted to teaching or administrative tasks (e.g. committees).

In addition to an attractive salary, the position includes funding of 4’000 CHF/year to support research and conference costs.

Your responsibilities

Priority will be given to researchers who have had to reduce or interrupt their research activities significantly because of their family situation (e.g. parenthood, carer). Candidates must hold a doctorate and propose a research project that fits within the realm of the Faculty. Your application should demonstrate that you have the potential to pursue an academic career and will include a project and a three-year research plan in line with this objective.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

For information on the research areas and on the professors of the Faculty, please visit www.unil.ch/gse and the websites of the respective institutes.
For any further information, please contact Prof. Niklas Linde:  niklas.linde@unil.ch

Your application

Deadline : May 20th 2024

 

Candidates are asked to send us, via the online system, a complete file in PDF format containing :
- motivation letter
- research project for the next 3 years (2 pages)
- justification explaining the reduction or interruption of their research activities due to their family situation
- curriculum vitae
- diversity statement (max 1 page)
- Phd degree
- list of publications and two publications in PDF format
- letter of support from a member of faculty (prof/lecturer)
- contact details for two referees

 

Only applications sent via this site will be considered.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite

UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus