First Assistant in "Social Sciences: Sport, Health and Disability"
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:30 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
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 Sport Sciences (ISSUL) of the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a First Assistant in "Social Sciences: Sport, Health and Disability"
Job Information
Start date: February 1, 2026
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Synathlon (Lausanne-Dorigny)
Gross annual salary: CHF 83,160.-, increasing each year according to the scale
Your Activities
The position is under the responsibility of Prof. Sylvain Ferez. The holder is expected to develop work on the uses of physical and sports activities related to health and/or disability.
45% of the work rate will be dedicated to the research project.
29% of the work rate will be dedicated to teaching support
6% of the work rate will be devoted to shared research work
Your Profile
We wish to hire a person with the following profile:
- PhD in movement and sport sciences, social sciences or equivalent qualifications
- Mastery of French and good knowledge of English and German would be an asset
- Interest in teaching social sciences and adapted physical activities for health
- Interest in developing collective projects and network work (notably from the research laboratories of the SSP Faculty)
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
Your Application File
Application deadline: 14.10.2025
Please send us the following documents in a Word or PDF file via the recruitment platform:
- Cover letter describing your previous research experience, current interests and career goals,
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and thesis defense report if available,
- Postdoctoral research project (1-2 pages),
- Names and contacts of two referees.
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 for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific succession.
