Université de Lausanne
Lausanne-Dorigny
2 months ago
Economist / Data Scientist
- 17 December 2025
- 100%
- Lausanne-Dorigny
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international research institution, with 5,000 staff.
Tasks
- Conduct applied economics research in collaboration with directors.
- Automate research results with the DSCR division at UNIL.
- Train young researchers in data science related to economics.
Skills
- Master's in quantitative economics or data science; 3+ years experience.
- Proficiency in R, Python, and MATLAB for data science.
- Strong communication skills in French and English.
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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 CREA Institute of Applied Economics of the Faculty of HEC is looking for an Economist / Data Scientist
Job-related information
Start date: 01.03.2026 (or to be agreed)
Contract duration: indefinite
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your activities
In your activities, you will be required to:
- Lead applied economics research projects in close collaboration with the center directors;
- Automate the production of research results in close collaboration with the UNIL Computing and Research Support Division (DSCR);
- Participate in applied economics research mandates on behalf of public institutions or companies;
- Contribute to the training of young researchers in data science applied to economic research
Your profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- Master's degree in quantitative economics, data science, or equivalent field;
- Experience in applied economics research, macroeconomic and econometric modeling as well as data science (minimum 3 years post-master);
- Strong knowledge in these scientific fields;
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects and different topics in parallel;
- Excellent command of tools used in data science, macroeconomic modeling, and econometrics (R, Python, MATLAB);
- Excellent written and oral expression in French and English.
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
Mr.
Mathieu Grobéty
email: mathieu.grobety@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: 31.01.2026
We invite you to send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
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