Graduate Assistant in Information Systems

Unil; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIL's Cybersecurity Group (CSG) is offering a full-time Graduate Assistant in Information Systems / Computer Science to research at the intersection of cybersecurity, computational social science, and AI. The position is at the University of Lausanne, Dorigny Campus, and involves teaching and administration alongside doctoral work.

You will collaborate across disciplines, enroll in the information systems doctoral school, and be supervised by Prof. Mathias Humbert.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, information systems or related field.
• Willingness to do research in cybersecurity, computational social science, or AI.
• Experience with programming (e.g., Python) and strong analytical abilities.
• Interest in multidisciplinary projects involving social sciences, economics or law.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Perform innovative research on computational social science, cybersecurity or AI.
• Collaborate with researchers from social sciences, economics, or law.
• Allocate at least 50% of time to doctoral thesis-related research.
• Involve in teaching and administrative tasks, including exams and exercises.
• Prepare and supervise exercises and exams for bachelor and master courses, and supervise student projects.

Skills

Programming (Python)

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English & French fluency

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Graduate Assistant in Information Systems (22994)

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.

The Cybersecurity Group (CSG) is opening a full-time Graduate Assistant in Information Systems / Computer Science position to do research at the intersection between cybersecurity, computational social science, and artificial intelligence.

Job information

Expected start date in position : Februray 2027- to be agreed

Contract length: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : University of Lausanne, Dorigny Campus, Internef

Your responsibilities

In your activities, you will have to perform innovative research on computational social science, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence. In this endeavor, you will collaborate with researchers from other disciplines, such as social sciences, economics, or law. You thus need to be open to other scientific domains and multidisciplinary approaches. At least 50% of your time will be dedicated to the research for the doctoral thesis. You will also be involved in teaching and administrative tasks. For the teaching part, you will prepare and supervise exercises and exams for bachelor and master courses, and you will supervise student projects.

The successful candidate is expected to enroll in the doctoral school in information systems at HEC Lausanne and will be supervised by Prof. Mathias Humbert.

In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills:

• Master’s degree in computer science, communication systems, information systems or related field.
• Willingness to do research in the field of Computer Science.
• Experience and strong abilities in programming (e.g., Python).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in multidisciplinary projects involving social science, political science, economics, or law.
• Fluency in English and French

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.

Additional information

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.