Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Assistant to Research, Communication and Quality (RCQ)
- 05 August 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
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
To complete its team, the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment is looking for a:
Assistant to Research, Communication and Quality (RCQ)
Your role will be to actively support the activities of the Vice-Dean RCQ by ensuring effective and structured coordination of technical, research and human resources. You will also contribute to forward-looking monitoring, the development of support activities, and the promotion of the Faculty's initiatives.
Position Information
Start date: 01.11.2026 or by agreement
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Work rate: 100%
Workplace: Dean's Office of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment, University of Lausanne – Géopolis building
Your Activities
• Manage the Faculty's external affairs in coordination with the various central UNIL services;
• Develop and lead an outreach policy;
• Coordinate the development, communication and promotion of faculty research;
• Oversee the Faculty's quality processes;
• Manage and organise the administrative affairs and human resources of the research, quality, communication department;
• Organise the Faculty's technical resources.
Your Profile
• University-level education (or equivalent);
• Training in public administration (or equivalent experience);
• Training in management and personnel leadership (or equivalent experience);
• Five years of administrative management experience with responsibilities;
• Planning skills and organisational sense;
• Project and team management skills;
• Sense of responsibility;
• Good command of English is desirable.
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
Prof. Céline Rozenblat – Vice-Dean RCQ - vice-doyen-ne-recherche-fgse@unil.ch
Your Application File
Application deadline: 13 September 2026
We invite you to send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job Description
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different areas of life.
To increase the number of women in leadership positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.
