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

Start date: February 1, 2024 (or at a later mutually agreed date)
Contract duration: 1 year. The contract can be renewed for 2 x 2 years. The total maximum funding period is 5 years.
Salary: (initially) 4400 CHF / month (80% position), additions upon agreement.
Place of work: Lausanne Dorigny, Extranef building.

Supervisor: Prof. Peter Hieber

Your responsibilities

50% of the time will be dedicated to completion of doctoral studies in actuarial science.
50% of the assistant\\\'s time will be dedicated to teaching, administrative (including exam supervision), technical and research support for the department.

Your qualifications

Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science, (Actuarial) Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
Desire to deepen the knowledge in actuarial science with the aim to obtain a doctoral degree.
Fluent in English. Basic understanding of French is not necessary but a plus.
Ability to work in a team and good communication skills.

What the position offers you

In Europe, we are one of the biggest departments in Actuarial Science and offer a nice and dynamic working atmosphere.
Research topics in Life/Pension Insurance Mathematics and/or Actuarial Data Science.

Contact for further information

Please contact for further information: peter.hieber@unil.ch

Your application

Only applications through this website will be accepted.
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).
Application deadline: January 10, 2024

Additional information

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

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