Graduate Assistant in Social Studies of Science and Technology

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

The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) of the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a

Graduate Assistant in Social Studies of Science and Technology

Position Information

Start date: 1 February 2027

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

Work rate: 100%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Salary: CHF 67,568.- ( increasing each year )

Your Activities

• At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis in social sciences.
• Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks (teaching activities under the responsibility of a professor, research work not related to personal research, and activities related to the life of the affiliated unit).

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Your Profile

We wish to recruit a person with the following profile:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, or equivalent qualification.
• Very good knowledge of social or feminist studies of science and technology (STS), and if possible in political ecology and environmental humanities, and/or in gender or decolonial studies.
• An interest in ethnographic methods is an asset.
• An interest in conducting feminist/STS research on topics related to environmental and climate issues, or at the intersection of health-environment relations is desired.
• Fluency in French with very good knowledge of English.

Your Benefits

Substantial supervision enabling doctoral training, participation in international conferences, and completion of a quality thesis during the contract period.

A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting. Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.

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For Further Information

Nolwenn Bühler

Associate Professor

nolwenn.buhler@unil.ch

Your Application File

Application file:

• Cover letter,
• Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts,
• a draft thesis project (1 to 2 pages),
• an academic text (master’s thesis chapter, scientific article, etc.).

Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.

Please send your complete file in Word or PDF format.

Application deadline: 18 October 2026

Remarks

UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful and supportive environment;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life;
• Supporting the next generation of researchers.

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