Job Description

Introduction

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As a leading international research and teaching institution, UNIL (University of Lausanne) counts with nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, spread across the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.

www.unil.ch/carrieres

Presentation

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The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) at the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a:

PhD candidate and graduate teaching assistant in the field of sociology of work and education

Job information

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Starting date: February 1st, 2026 Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 times for 2 years each, maximum 5 years Workload: 100% Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny Annual salary: According to the UNIL assistant salary scale (increases each year) Salary scale for assistants

Your responsibilities

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50% of the position will be dedicated to the completion of a PhD thesis in the relevant field. 50% will involve supporting teaching and research activities (teaching, participation in collaborative research activities, and involvement in the daily life of the department).




See the detailed job description (in French)

Your qualifications

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We are looking to recruit someone with the following profile:
Master's degree in social sciences (sociology, social policy, economics, business, demography, psychology, or similar), with excellent academic results. Interest in empirical research on topics such as: + Vocational education and training
+ Occupations, occupational closure and labor market segmentation
+ Networks among employers
+ Employer decisions regarding hiring and training
+ Educational choices of young people
+ Inequalities in education and the labor market, particularly in relation to gender and migration
Strong skills--or willingness to develop strong skills--in quantitative analysis, and a readiness to gain expertise in specialized statistical methodology. Experience with, or willingness to learn, statistical software such as R, Python, or Stata. Strong academic writing skills and ability to present results in English. Creative, analytical, rigorous, persevering, collaborative, and able to work independently. Proficiency in English (for research) and in French (for teaching support).

What the position offers you

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A position within the LIVES Centre (LIVES-ISS) at the University of Lausanne - a research center dedicated to understand inequality over the life-course, forming part of the larger LIVES research group at the Univerisites of Geneva and Lausanne.

LIVES offers rich opportunities to train for research, including workshops, seminars, and opportunities for informal exchange. Ongoing support and supervision throughout the PhD thesis process.

Opportunities and funding to tTake part in doctoral training, participate in international conferences and complete a high-quality dissertation within the duration of the contract.

A very pleasant work environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting. High quality of life in Lausanne, at the shore of the Lake of Geneva and in the immediate vicinity of the French Alps.
Competitive salary.

Contact for further information

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Annatina Aerne

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

annatina.aerne@unil.ch

Your application

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Please include the following in your application:



A cover letter

A CV with the names of two references (no letters of recommendation required)

Copies of university degrees and transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's)

An academic writing sample (e.g., a chapter from your master's thesis, seminar paper, etc.)

Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.

Please send your complete application in Word or PDF format.

Application d

eadline: October 26, 2025

Additional information

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UNIL is committed to:
Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community Ensuring an open, respectful, and supportive environment Providing favorable working conditions for balancing different spheres of life Supporting the next generation of researchers




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