Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has 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.
Presentation
To complete the team at the Laboratory for the Analysis of Governance and Public Action in Europe (LAGAPE), the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is advertising a position for:
Graduate Assistant in Public Policy and Administration / Regulatory Policy
Job-related information
Start date: 01.08.2026 or as agreed
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable twice for 2 years each time, maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny, Géopolis building
Remuneration: Salary scale
Your activities
The position is under the responsibility of Professor Martino Maggetti. The successful candidate will be expected to develop research on public policy, public administration, governance, and/or regulation.
- 50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to the completion of a doctoral thesis in political science.
- 50% of the activity rate will be devoted to supporting teaching and research tasks, under the responsibility of Professor Martino Maggetti and the professors of the Laboratory for the Analysis of Governance and Public Action in Europe (LAGAPE).
- Specifications
Your profile
We are looking to hire someone with the following profile:
- Master's degree in political science, public policy and management (PMP), or equivalent qualification.
- Interest in pursuing research activities and developing a thesis in the field of public policy, public administration, governance, and/or regulation, in connection with Professor Maggetti's research interests.
- Fluency in French and good knowledge of English; knowledge of a second national language is an asset.
- Participate in LAGAPE activities.
- Presenting one's work at international conferences.
- Participating in a relevant doctoral program may be a requirement of the position.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work autonomously and independently, and as part of a research team
Your advantages
A pleasant working environment within a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at unil.ch/travailler
For any further information
Prof. Martino Maggetti
Martino.Maggetti@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: April 1, 2026
Please send us the documents below in a single PDF file via the recruitment platform:
- Cover letter,
- Academic CV with copies of university diplomas and transcripts of grades obtained.
- an academic text (chapter of a master's thesis, scientific article, etc.),
- a draft thesis proposal (1 to 2 pages).
Only applications submitted through this website will be considered.
