Research Associate
Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:16 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international institution with 5,000 staff. Enjoy a vibrant work environment and professional development.
Tasks
- Optimize economic indicator production processes at CREA.
- Conduct applied economic research and showcase findings.
- Help reorganize the CREA website for better accessibility.
Skills
- Master's in quantitative economics or related fields required.
- Experience in applied economic research is essential.
- Proficiency in data science tools like Python and R.
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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
To complete its team, the CREA Institute of Applied Economics of the Faculty of HEC is looking for a research associate
Job Information
Start date: 01.03.2026
Contract duration: indefinite
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your activities
In your activities, you will be expected to:
- Optimize the production processes of economic indicators regularly published by CREA
- Conduct research work in applied economics
- Highlight the research results of CREA
- Participate in the reorganization of the CREA website
Your profile
To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile:
- Master's degree in quantitative economics, data science, or equivalent field
- Experience in applied economics research, ideally in the public or academic sector
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Strong interest in Swiss, regional, or cantonal economics
- Proficiency in data science tools (Python, JavaScript, API) and econometrics (R)
- Good knowledge of virtual machines and automation
- Native French speaker, excellent written and spoken English
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
Mr.
Mathieu Grobéty
email: mathieu.grobety@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: 14.09.2025
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