Graduate assistant in actuarial science

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 Department of Actuarial Science of the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a Graduate Assistant.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01/08/2025 - 01/09/2025 (or at a later mutually agreed date)

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

Activity rate : 80%

Workplace : Lausanne Dorigny, Extranef building.

Supervisor: Prof. Jöel Wagner

Your responsibilities

In your activities, you will have to :

• 50% of your time will be dedicated to completion of doctoral studies in actuarial science.


• 50% of the asssistant's time will be dedicated to teaching, administrative (including exam supervision), technical and research support for the department.

Your qualifications

To complete our team, we are looking for a person who has a:

• Master of Science (MSc) degree in Actuarial Science, (Actuarial) Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline.


• Strong motivation to conduct research in actuarial science and insurance with the aim of obtaining a doctoral degree. 


• Research interest in actuarial data science and empirical studies with societal impact.


• Advanced programming skills in R or Python. Competence in other programming languages is not obligatory but is a plus.


• Desire to contribute to the teaching excellence of our department. Experience in teaching is not obligatory but is a plus.


• Fluency in French and English with a good level of academic writing skills. Understanding of German is not mandatory but is a plus.


• Ability to work in a multinational team and good intercultural competence.

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

Contact: E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline : 07.07.2025

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

Application material:

• Letter of motivation and CV.


• Copies of university diplomas and degrees; transcripts (indicating marks/grades achieved).


• An example of a research project, if available (e.g. master thesis, seminar work, etc).


• Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women amoung its staff, the University encourages applications from women.

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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