Graduate Assistant in Information Systems HEC Lausanne (unil) Lausanne, Suisse Fixed term

Alumni HEC; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lausanne invites applications for a full-time Graduate Assistant in Information Systems within the Cybersecurity Group. The position is at Dorigny Campus, Internef, commencing Februray 2027 and can be renewed up to five years.

You will conduct innovative research at the intersection of cybersecurity, computational social science and artificial intelligence, collaborate across disciplines, and enroll in the doctoral school in information systems under Prof. Mathias Humbert.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field.
• Willingness to conduct research in CS.
• Strong programming experience (e.g., Python).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in multidisciplinary projects with social sciences or law.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Perform innovative research in computational social science, cybersecurity, or AI.
• Collaborate with researchers from multiple disciplines.
• Dedicate at least 50% of time to doctoral thesis research.
• Involve in teaching and administrative tasks; supervise exercises and exams.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary research

English & French fluency

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or information systems

Tools

Python

Job description

Career Opportunities: Graduate Assistant in Information Systems (22994)

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.

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;