Scientific Collaborator (60%)
HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:02 October 2025
- Workload:60%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
HES-SO is Switzerland's largest specialized university with 21,000 students. Join a vibrant environment fostering innovation and creativity!
Tasks
- Serve as a key reference for MSc in Health Sciences students.
- Facilitate information dissemination and pedagogical support.
- Organize events for students, alumni, and external partners.
Skills
- Relevant experience in health sciences education or administration.
- Strong organizational and communication skills required.
- Ability to promote and develop educational initiatives.
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With 21,000 students in 28 universities of applied sciences spread across the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity, and knowledge, HES-SO plays a major role in the economic, social, and cultural development of the country.
The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is announcing the position of
MSc Program in Health Sciences HES-SO – UNIL
The Master of Science in Health Sciences with orientations (MScSa) is jointly offered by HES-SO and the University of Lausanne (UNIL). It allows health professionals from the fields of Occupational Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, as well as Medical Radiology Technology, to benefit from a second-cycle training that can be followed full-time or part-time.
Your missions
As part of the development and smooth operation of the MScSa program, you play a key role as a reference person for students. You ensure the dissemination of general information related to the organization of the training, facilitate exchanges and pedagogical follow-up, and actively contribute to the implementation of preferred pedagogical methods. You also participate in organizing activities for teachers, students, alumni, and external partners, ensuring their relevance and smooth running.
Furthermore, you are involved in promoting the program by developing and leading promotional events, as well as contributing to the writing of publications related to pedagogical activities.
Finally, you provide direct support to teaching, particularly in research methodology modules and the Master’s Thesis module. You participate in seminar facilitation, preparation of teaching materials, support of students in hybrid courses, and management of processes related to Master’s theses. Your close collaboration with the program manager and the teaching team contributes to the quality and innovation of the offered education.
Your profile
Your skills
Activity rate: 60%
Contract duration: Fixed-term contract until 31.12.2028
Start date: From 01.11.2025 or to be agreed
Workplace: Lausanne with possible travel in French-speaking Switzerland
Application deadline: October 22, 2025
HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy in favor of equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV, and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact possible with Ludivine Soguel Alexander, MSc Program in Health Sciences HES-SO – UNIL at +41 58 900 01 45 or with Maude Michaud, HR Service, at +41 58 900 00 29
