Graduated Assistants in Modern German Literature
Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:23 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top global institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a supportive work environment and diverse benefits.
Tasks
- Dedicate at least 50% of your time to completing a PhD thesis.
- Assist in teaching and research activities, including BA supervision.
- Engage with students and support exam preparation.
Skills
- Master's in German literature required, focusing on modern literature.
- Strong communication and teaching abilities essential.
- Research skills in 20th or 21st-century literature preferred.
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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
The German Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a graduated assistant in modern German literature.
Job-related information
Start date: August 1, 2026
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable twice for 2 years, total duration maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your activities
At least 50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis. Regular participation in the activities of the CUSO doctoral program in German.
Up to 50% of the activity rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks in the form of:
- 2h/semester at the BA level, under the supervision of a section teacher
- individual follow-up of students
- support for exams
- participation in section activities.
Your profile
University Master's degree in German Studies, with a focus on modern German literature (or equivalent degree considered).
The degree must be obtained at the time of starting the position.
Willingness to develop a doctoral thesis in modern German literature, preferably in the field of the 20th and/or 21st century.
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
Contact: Prof. Robert Leucht
Your application file
Application deadline: March 1, 2026
Interested persons are requested to send us via the online system, in PDF or Word format, a single complete file containing: a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, copies of university diplomas, if applicable a list of completed research work, an example 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 assistantship and submitted to the Dean's office upon formal registration for the doctorate.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered. We thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
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• 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.
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