Graduated Assistants in Anthropology of Religion in Post-Colonial Contexts
Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:10 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
The University of Lausanne is a leading international institution. Join a diverse academic environment with excellent opportunities.
Tasks
- Conduct field research in religious anthropology in Africa.
- Assist Prof. Carla Bertin with teaching and research activities.
- Write a doctoral thesis based on ethnographic studies.
Skills
- Master's degree in anthropology or related fields required.
- Strong qualitative research skills, especially ethnography.
- Fluency in French and good English skills needed.
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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 History and Anthropology of the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Lausanne is looking for a graduated Assistant in Anthropology of Religion in post-colonial contexts.
Job-related information
Start date: 01.02.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Unil-Chamberonne (Dorigny district)
Your activities
In your role, you will notably be required to:
- Write a doctoral thesis, and carry out related activities, in anthropology of religion, based on fieldwork (ethnography) to be conducted in Africa (50%);
- Assist Prof. Carla Bertin in her teaching and research activities (50%).
Your profile
We wish to hire, to complete our team, a person with the following profile:
- Master's degree in anthropology, humanities or social sciences, religious studies or an equivalent qualification ;
- Knowledge and interest in research in anthropology of religion and African studies;
- Mastery of qualitative methods, notably ethnographic, in social sciences/anthropology research;
- Clear motivation for an academic career;
- Ability to collaborate, organize and show initiative;
- Fluency in French, good knowledge of English, a third language is a plus.
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
Prof. Carla Bertin
carla.bertin@unil.ch
tel: +41 21 692 27 19
Your application file
- Analytical CV with copies of diplomas;
- Names and contact details of two referees;
- Master's thesis;
- Cover letter;
- Maximum two pages (excluding bibliography) outlining the research topics the candidate intends to explore.
Application deadline: 15.11.2025
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
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.
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