Position for a student assistant in family sociology (experimental approaches).

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) of the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for

a student assistant in family sociology (experimental approaches)

Job information

Start date: March 1, 2026 (or to be discussed)

Contract duration: 6 months (non-renewable)

Workload: 40%

Place of work: Lausanne-Dorigny Salary:

According to the salary scale for student assistant positions.

Your responsibilities

40% of the workload will be devoted to supporting research tasks (research work not related to your own personal research and activities linked to the life of the host unit). The position consists of collecting and analyzing online experimental data in order to study online discussions related to family sociology / demography.

Main tasks :

• Take part in the setup and monitoring of an online experiment on topics in family sociology/demography ;


• Contribute to the collection, cleaning, and structuring of online experimental data (for example, posting the study on social networks, distributing flyers, etc.) ;


• Help document the experimental protocol and ensure the smooth running of the experimental process ;


• Work closely with the research team and participate in coordination meetings ;


• Maintain clear, rigorous, and up-to-date documentation of the work carried out.

See the detailed job description.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or equivalent qualification ;


• Currently in the second year of a Master’s degree (social sciences or related disciplines) ;


• Very good written command of German and Italian, and a good working understanding of French and English ;


• Experience with, or interest in, surveys and quantitative methods (including online platforms) ;


• Good command of IT tools and comfortable learning to work with online platforms.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

About the current opening:

Adar Hoffman – Junior Researche

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About the Diverse Families and Mental Health Project:

Laura Bernardi – Full Professor

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Your application

(1) Motivation letter
(2) Academic CV with copies of university degrees and transcripts of grades obtained

Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.

Please send your complete application file in Word or PDF format.

Application deadline: 23 January 2026

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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