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

Are you passionate about artificial intelligence and public organizations? Do you enjoy engaging in research and want to become part of an international research community? Are you interested in how public administrations utilize artificial intelligence for public service delivery? Then this job is for you! 

 

At the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (IDHEAP) of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration in the University of Lausanne, we have an exciting opening for a Graduate Assistant. You will be attached to the research unit “Strategy and Organization”, directed by Prof. Dr. Oliver Neumann in Lausanne. You will be part of a team with a modern, autonomous working culture. The candidate is expected to write a doctoral thesis within the realm of artificial intelligence and public management/public administration. 

We invites applications for a position of: 

PhD candidate 80% 

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.06.2024 or to be agreed

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

Activity rate : 80% (can be increased if you are willing to contribute to consulting projects of our unit) 

Workplace : IDHEAP, partial work from home possible

Salary: See https://www.unil.ch/files/live/sites/srh/files/03_Infos_administratives/2024/Assistant_doctorant%20(sans%20index)_2024.pdf  (assistants-diplômés)

Your responsibilities

The graduate assistant is expected to develop and complete a doctoral research project on a topic related to the intersection of artificial intelligence and the management of public service organizations in addition to assisting with teaching and research. 

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree, or near completion, in public management, information systems, management, political science or related disciplines;  


• Skilled in quantitative methods, and willingness to refine your methodological skills;  


• Knowledge of the Swiss political and administrative system is an asset; 


• Passionate about learning and reliable, creative, take-charge personality; 


• Able to work autonomously and deliver results on time; 


• Fluency in written and spoken English and French; 


• German skills are an asset. 

What the position offers you

• Attractive salary and excellent work conditions in an  dynamic institute at the University of Lausanne;  


• Multicultural and diverse work environment; 


• Access to national and international training programs and conferences. 

Contact for further information

For more information, contact Prof. Dr. Oliver Neumann: oliver.neumann@unil.ch

Your application

Deadline: 01.05.2024. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the deadline or until the position is filled, whichever is first. 
 
Please upload a motivation letter, CV, a writing sample (e. g. your master’s thesis) and your grades obtained in your master’s.

Only applications through this website will be considered. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. 

 

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite

UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus