Graduate Assistant in Social 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

To complete its team, the Institute of Psychology of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences is offering a position of

Graduate Assistant in Social Psychology 

in the research team of Eva Green ( link ), Professor at the Social Psychology Laboratory (UNILaPS)

Job Information

Start date: August 1, 2026

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

Work rate: 100%

Salary: according to UNIL scales (link)

Workplace: Lausanne Dorigny

Your Activities

Task description:

• At least 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a doctoral thesis in the above-mentioned field (and doctoral training);
• Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to support tasks for teaching and research: support for course-seminar preparation, knowledge assessment and exam correction, assistance in supervising theses, participation in collective research activities related to cultural diversity and migration at UNIL, participation in activities of the Social Psychology Laboratory (UnilaPS) , the Institute of Psychology and/or the Faculty.

Job description

Your Profile

We wish to hire, to complete our team, a person with the following profile:

• A Master’s degree in psychology, social sciences or an equivalent qualification;
• A solid training in social psychology;
• A genuine interest in academic research and teaching;
• Proven knowledge in the field of intergroup relations;
• A strong interest in the field of migration;
• A strong motivation to conduct doctoral research in this area;
• Solid and varied quantitative methodological knowledge, with a particular interest in advanced statistical techniques;
• Relevant prior research experience;
• Very good command of French and scientific English, both written and oral;
• Motivation to participate in the activities of a research team and a doctoral school.

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

For further information, please contact Professor Eva Green eva.green@unil.ch

Your Application File

Please send us your complete application file, in a single PDF document for items 1 to 4, including:

1. a cover letter;
2. a CV;
3. a copy of university diplomas and transcripts obtained;
4. contact details of persons who can provide references;
5. the master’s thesis (full text) and any other written work.

Application deadline: April 30, 2026

Please send your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
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;
•    Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different spheres of life;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

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