Graduate Assistant (PhD student) in Marketing

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Marketing Department of the Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne) invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant (PhD student) in Marketing under the supervision of Professor Sandor Czellar.

Job information

Expected start date:  August 1, 2026 or a mutually agreed date

Contract length:        1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years. The maximum duration is 5 years.

Activity rate:              100%

Workplace:                University of Lausanne, Switzerland

The open position is funded by the University of Lausanne. In addition to the doctoral coursework, the successful candidate will have access to research seminars, workshops, a well-equipped research lab, and opportunities to participate in doctoral consortiums and national and international conferences.

Your responsibilities

• A minimum of 50% of the graduate assistant's time will be dedicated to the completion of a doctoral dissertation.


• A maximum of 50% of the graduate assistant's time will be dedicated to providing teaching, administrative and research support for the supervisor.

The successful candidate will have to apply to the Doctoral Program in Management .

Your qualifications

• MSc in in the field of Marketing, Management, Psychology, or related disciplines;


• Interest in academic research as well as a strong motivation and dedication to start a PhD dissertation in marketing;


• Strong interest in consumer psychology, environmental issues and sustainable consumption:


• Solid conceptual, statistical and analytical skills required to conduct survey and experimental research.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.
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The marketing department at HEC Lausanne is diverse, open, collaborative and committed to high-quality academic marketing research. You will gain access to a network of national and international high-level scientist from top universities as well as practice partners in the University network. Our PhD program offers training and motivation for students to develop their skillset and realize their full potential. 

Contact for further information

Professor Sandor Czellar, E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline: March 2, 2026

Please send the following documents in Word or PDF:

• Motivation letter


• Curriculum vitae


• Copy of diplomas and course grades


• Research Proposal following these guidelines


• Electronic version of a research work (e. g., master thesis, term paper, conference paper)


• 1-2 Reference Letters

Only applications through this website will be taken into account:  https://www.unil.ch/carrieres

Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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