Deputy Graduate Assistant in Child Clinical Psychology

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.

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Presentation

As part of a maternity leave replacement, the Institute of Psychology of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences is seeking a deputy graduate assistant in child psychology at 60%, for a maximum duration of 6 months.

Job-related information

Start date: 1 August 2026

Contract duration: 6 months, non-renewable

Activity rate: 60%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Your activities

Your activities:

• 50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to conducting a research project in child and adolescent clinical psychology (thesis work)
• 50% of the activity rate will be devoted to supporting teaching tasks and shared research work (Teaching activities under the responsibility of the professor. Research work not related to personal research and technical and administrative activities related to the teaching and research activities of the Unit). 

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Your profile

We wish to hire a person with the following profile: 

• Master's degree in psychology
• Fluency in French 
• Good basic knowledge of child and adolescent psychology
• Willingness to develop a research project in psychology 

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 unil.ch/travailler

For further information

Ms Nadine Messerli-Bürgy
Professor
Email: nadine.messerli-burgy@unil.ch

Your application file

Application deadline: 31.05.2026

Please send us your complete application file (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV with copies of university diplomas obtained, (3) a copy of the master’s thesis, (4) contact details of two referees, in Word or PDF format.

Only applications submitted via 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 environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

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