Graduate Assistant in Medieval History

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 History Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is offering a position for a graduate assistant in medieval history.

Job Information

Start date: August 1, 2026

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

Work rate: 80%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Your Activities

At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis.
Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks, in the form of:

-    collaboration with all medievalist teachers in the history section;
-    supervising students during courses or seminars, under the responsibility of a teacher in the section;
-    participating in the scientific activities of the medievalists in the section, notably in preparing conferences and developing publications;
-    participating in the life of the section including certain administrative tasks insofar as they relate to the teaching and research activities of the medievalists in the section.

Your Profile

University Master’s degree in history or equivalent qualification.
Willingness to develop a thesis in medieval history
Candidates must demonstrate an interest in research and teaching, have good knowledge of Latin and medieval paleography, as well as research experience in documentary sources.

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

Contact: Prof. Joël Chandelier: joel.chandelier@unil.ch

Your Application File

Application deadline: April 30, 2026

Interested persons are requested to send us, via the online system, in PDF or Word format, a complete file containing: a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, copies of university diplomas, a list of completed research work, the electronic version of a scientific work (master’s thesis, seminar paper or other scientific publication), a brief presentation of the thesis project*.

*This brief presentation of a thesis project (maximum 1 A4 page) is a statement of intent; it should not be confused with the "Thesis Project" (about ten pages) which will be written during the first year of the assistantship and submitted to the Dean’s office upon formal registration for the doctorate.

Only applications submitted through 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;
•    Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

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