Graduate Assistant in Public Policy and Administration / Regulatory Policies

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

To complete the team of the Laboratory for the Analysis of Governance and Public Action in Europe (LAGAPE), the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is offering a position of:

Graduate Assistant in Public Policy and Administration / Regulatory Policies

Job Information

Start date: 01.08.2026 or to be agreed

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Work rate: 100%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny, Géopolis building

Salary: Salary scale

Your Activities

The position is under the responsibility of Professor Martino Maggetti. The holder is expected to develop work on public policies, public administration, governance, and/or regulation.

• 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis in political science.
• 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks, under the responsibility of Professor Martino Maggetti and the professors of the Laboratory for the Analysis of Governance and Public Action in Europe (LAGAPE).
• Terms of reference

Your Profile

We wish to hire a person with the following profile:

• Master's degree in political science, public policy and management (PMP), or an equivalent qualification.
• Interest in pursuing research activities and developing a thesis in the field of public policies, public administration, governance, and/or regulation, in connection with Professor Maggetti's research interests.
• Fluency in French and good knowledge of English; knowledge of a second national language is an asset.
• Participation in LAGAPE activities.
• Presenting work at international conferences.
• Participation in a relevant doctoral program may be a requirement of the position.
• Organizational skills, ability to work autonomously and independently, and within a research team.

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

Prof. Martino Maggetti

Martino.Maggetti@unil.ch

Your Application File

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

Please send us the following documents in a PDF file via the recruitment platform:

• Cover letter,
• Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts,
• An academic text (master's thesis chapter, scientific article, etc.),
• A draft thesis project (1 to 2 pages).

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 spheres of life;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

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