Graduate Assistant in Social Psychology
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 Psychology of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences is advertising a position for
Graduate Assistant in Social Psychology
in the research team of Fabrizio Butera, Professor at the Social Psychology Laboratory (UNILaPS).
Job Information
Start date: November 1, 2025
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 100%
Workplace: Geopolis Mouline, Dorigny
Your Activities
Task description:
- 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to research: collaborative research in the field of social psychology of education and/or environment with the position supervisor; development of new projects; writing articles.
- 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to teaching and teaching support: participation in supervising students' theses, participation in grading exams of the teacher, co-leading and organizing course-seminars; participation in administrative and organizational tasks of the institute and/or the Faculty may also be required.
Your Profile
We wish to hire, to complete our team, a person with the following profile:
- A Master’s degree in psychology, social sciences or an equivalent qualification;
- A solid training in social psychology;
- A genuine interest in academic research and teaching;
- Demonstrated knowledge in the field of social psychology of education; knowledge in cascade training would be an asset;
- A strong motivation to conduct doctoral research in this field;
- Relevant prior research experience;
- Solid and varied methodological knowledge, with a particular interest in mixed and contextualized methods;
- Very good command of French and scientific English;
- Motivation to participate in the activities of a research team and a doctoral school.
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 Further Information
Your Application File
Please send us your complete application file in a single document including:
- a cover letter;
- a CV;
- copies of obtained university diplomas;
- the master’s thesis;
- contact details of referees who can provide a recommendation if applicable.
Application deadline: 10/02/2025
Please send your complete application in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
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 spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific succession.
