Université de Lausanne
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Graduate Assistant in Computational Humanities
- 06 February 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top-tier research institution with 5,000 employees and 17,000 students. Embrace a collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Dedicate 50% of your time to personal and collective research.
- Support teaching tasks and administrative activities up to 50%.
- Develop computational methods for humanities challenges.
Skills
- Master's in Humanities or equivalent with solid computing skills.
- Strong background in quantitative methods and programming.
- Proficiency in French and English (B2 or equivalent).
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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
The Language and Information Sciences Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is offering a position for a graduate assistant in computational humanities.
Job-related information
Start date: August 1, 2026
Contract duration: one year, renewable twice for 2 years, total maximum duration of 5 years
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your activities
• At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to personal and collective research, and to completing a doctoral thesis in computer science for the humanities / computational humanities
• Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and supervision tasks, and to the technical, administrative, and institutional activities of the SLI section ( https://www.unil.ch/sli/fr/home.html )
Your profile
- Master's degree in Arts (or equivalent degree, diploma obtained at the time of starting the position).
- Solid training in computer science and quantitative methods (software development, general and scientific programming, statistics, mathematical methods and formalism, etc.); ideally, training in a humanities or social sciences discipline.
- Strong interest in developing computational modeling methods applied to issues and data in Arts, notably one or more disciplines taught at UNIL, including digital humanities, video game studies, language sciences, or artificial intelligence.
- Good command of French and English (level B2 or equivalent).
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. Michael Piotrowski ( michael.piotrowski@unil.ch )
Your application file
Application deadline: April 20, 2026
Interested candidates 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 works, 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;
• Ensuring an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different life spheres;
• Supporting scientific succession.
