Job Description

Introduction

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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

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

Job information

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Expected start date in position: October 1, 2026 (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. Severine Arnold

Your responsibilities

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50% of your 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

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Master of Science (MSc) in Acturial Science, (Actuarial) Mathematics, Statistics or 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 communications skills

What the position offers you

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We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment and research team

Contact for further information

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Please contact: severine.arnold@unil.ch

Your application

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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).

Application deadline : October 31, 2025

Additional information

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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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