Graduate Research Assistant — Information Systems & Cybersecurity

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

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.