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Presentation

The School of criminal justice of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration at the University of Lausanne is looking for a doctoral student in forensic science on the theme of fraud in esports.

The research topic of this doctorate is to investigate the realm of fraud in esports by applying forensic practices associated established in traditional anti-doping, to edoping (enhancement of gaming performance through illicit digital means), and to propose strategies for adapting anti-doping forensic practices to tackle the emerging challenge of anti-edoping. The thesis will be carried out in collaboration with the IOC.

Job information

Start date: 01.01.2024

Duration of contract: 36 months maximun

Rate of employment: 100%.

Place of work: Lausanne-Dorigny and partner universities

Gross annual salary: CHF 47\\\'699.-, rising each year on the basis of the following

An additional allowance of CHF 761.-/month will be paid

The position is part of the Daisi Programme: 17 PhDs in Sport Ethics and Integrity.

It is a Marie Sk\\xc5\\x82odowska-Curie Action (MSCA): Doctoral Training Network: Sport Ethics and Integrity (DAiSI). Applications invited for individual research projects for Doctoral Candidates (see explanations in the document on this subject).

Specifications :

Daisi description :

Your qualifications

• Master\\\'s degree in forensic science, digital forensics, IT criminology or another relevant criminal justice discipline
• Strong interest in scientific research in the topic of integrity in esports, particularly in the field of collecting and investigating digital traces (technical skills expected)
• High motivation to complete a doctoral dissertation as part of this Daisi Programme
• Excellent qualitative methods skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

What the position offers you

Doctoral training as part of an international network of universities and sports organisations specialising in integrity issues.

A pleasant and stimulating working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic environment.

More information on www.unil.ch/esc/fr/home.html

Contact for further information

Professor Thomas Souvignet or

Professor Christophe Champod

University of Lausanne

Your application

Deadline for applications is 19.09.2023.

We anticipate that video interviews will be held for all candidates between 9-23 October.

Please send us your complete application in Word or PDF format. Your application must contain the following documents:

• Covering letter
• CV
• Copies of university diplomas and degrees with transcripts (indicating marks//grades)
• A copy of your Master\\\'s thesis (if not available, please send another research work realized during your Master)
• A maximum of 2 letters of recommendation
• Certificate of proficiency in English

Please also note the following information will apply to all DAiSI Doctoral awards:

• The doctoral candidate does not yet have a PhD at the start of his/her assignment.
• The doctoral candidate has not resided or carried out his/her main activity (e.g. work, studies) in the country of recruitment (see underneath) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start of his/her assignment.
• All applicants must have a minimum 6.5 IELTS language competency or equivalent, or a Bachelor degree in the English language.

If you intend to apply for more than 1 of the DAiSI PhDs, then you may indicate 1-3 PhDs that you are interested in, in ranked order, in your motivation letter by using the DC numbers mentioned underneath.

Only applications submitted via this website will be considered.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

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