Research Officer for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Service (12635-PS-230-2025)

Psychosocial

Research Officer for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Service

The Autism Spectrum Disorders & Related Service (STSA) is looking for a 40% research officer for the Cantonal Autism Center (CCA) of the Department of Psychiatry, in Lausanne, starting November 1, 2025.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in medical care, research, and training.

The Department of Psychiatry cares for patients of all three life stages in the Central, Western, and Northern regions of the canton of Vaud. It offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to mental health, from diagnosis to specialized support.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders & Related Service coordinates diagnostic, intervention, follow-up, and research systems throughout the canton in the field of autism. It notably includes a tertiary center, hospitalization units, regional structures, mobile teams, two early intervention centers, as well as a hospital reception system for people with ASD or intellectual disabilities.

Multidisciplinary, the service integrates psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, neuropediatricians, speech therapists, psychomotor therapists, specialized educators, and researchers, working closely together in the service of patients.

Mission

• You participate in recruiting study participants
• You manage clinical evaluations and the database
• You handle administrative tasks related to your activity
• You take part in clinical research conducted within the service
• You ensure follow-up with parents of children with ASD benefiting from an intervention program.

Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in psychology
• You have initial experience in research and/or clinical work with children presenting ASD
• A good knowledge of assessment tools for the diagnostic and functional evaluation of children with ASD is an asset
• The salary grade will be defined according to your profile.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr. Borja Rodriguez Herreros, research manager, tel.: 021 314 36 91.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas as well as an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

We kindly ask placement agencies to note that applications submitted directly by them on our recruitment platform are not accepted and cannot be invoiced. Thank you for your understanding.