Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
First Assistant in Gender Studies
- 01 October 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top international research institution, as a gender studies assistant. Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Conduct independent research and contribute to publications.
- Support teaching and organize scientific activities in gender studies.
- Engage with the academic community and coordinate events.
Skills
- PhD in social sciences or equivalent, with a focus on gender studies.
- Strong research background in gender and intersectionality.
- Fluent in English and French, with teaching experience.
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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
The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) of the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for
First Assistant in Gender Studies
Position Information
Start date: 1 February 2027
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable + 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny Salary: CHF 66,528.- ( increasing each year )
Your Activities
- 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to carrying out personal research work (valorisation of the thesis, publications, contributions to conferences, project development, etc.);
- 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to supporting teaching tasks, organising and facilitating the scientific activities of the Gender Studies Centre.
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Your Profile
We wish to recruit a person with the following profile:
- PhD in social sciences or equivalent degree;
- Research in the field of gender studies, with proven specialisation in intersectionality and racialisation processes;
- Experience in teaching and academic research in gender studies and ability to supervise young researchers;
- Having developed a gender perspective in their work and publications and pursuing a research agenda in this field of study;
- Proficiency in English and French;
- Experience and interest in organising and facilitating events and coordinating scientific collectives;
- Institutional and/or international mobility is an asset.
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
Organisational support enabling participation in international conferences and hosting scientific events.
The CEG is one of the research units of the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) at the University of Lausanne. The research perspectives developed by its members are rooted in sociology with an interdisciplinary openness.
For Further Information
Your Application File
- Cover letter;
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas;
- Postdoctoral research project (2-3 pages);
- An example of publication;
- Names and contacts of two referees.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Please send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Application deadline: 1 November 2026
Interviews will take place on 20 November 2026. Candidates selected for the interview will be required to provide a personal research and career plan for the duration of the position (5 years) to complement the existing offer.
Remarks
A graduate assistant who has obtained their doctorate at the University of Lausanne may be hired as a first assistant, provided there is an interruption including a one academic year stay at another university, regardless of the duration of their previous engagement (Implementation regulations of the law of 6 July 2004 on the University of Lausanne – article 63).
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful and supportive environment;
• Offering working conditions favourable to the reconciliation of different spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific succession.
