Graduated Assistant in Jewish History and Judaism

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.

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Presentation

To complete its team, the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies is looking for a Graduated Assistant in Jewish History and Judaism.

Job-related information

Start date: 01.10.2026

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate: 100%

Workplace: UNIL, Anthropole, Chamberonne Quarter

Your activities

In your role, you will notably be required to:

• Write a doctoral thesis in Jewish History and Judaism (minimum 50%)
• Assist the holder of the Chair of Jewish History and Judaism in teaching and research (maximum 50%)

Your profile

We wish to hire, to complete our team, a person with the following profile: 

• Holder of a Master’s degree in history, Jewish history, history of religions, religious studies, or an equivalent qualification
• Having language skills in French (essential), English (essential), modern Hebrew (desired), German (desired)

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

For further information

Professor 
Jacques Ehrenfreund
jacques.ehrenfreund@unil.ch

Your application file

• Analytical CV with copies of diplomas;
• Names and contact details of 2 referees;
• Master’s thesis;
• Cover letter;
• Maximum 3 pages (excluding bibliography) presenting the research topics envisaged for the doctorate

Application deadline: 30.06.2026

Please send us your complete application in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.

Remarks

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•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
•    Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life;
•    Supporting the next generation of scientists.

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