Introduction
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Presentation
The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) of the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a student assistant in family sociology (experimental approaches).
Job information
Start date: March 1, 2026 (or to be discussed)
Contract duration: 6 months (non‑renewable)
Workload: 40 %
Place of work: Lausanne‑Dorigny
Salary: According to the salary scale for student assistant positions.
Your responsibilities
40 % of the workload will be devoted to supporting research tasks. The position consists of collecting and analyzing online experimental data to study online discussions related to family sociology and demography.
Main tasks :
* Take part in the setup and monitoring of an online experiment on topics in family sociology/demography.
* Contribute to the collection, cleaning, and structuring of online experimental data (posting the study on social networks, distributing flyers, etc.).
* Help document the experimental protocol and ensure the smooth running of the experimental process.
* Work closely with the research team and participate in coordination meetings.
* Maintain clear, rigorous, and up‑to‑date documentation of the work carried out.
Your qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent qualification.
* Currently in the second year of a Master’s degree (social sciences or related disciplines).
* Very good written command of German and Italian, and a good working understanding of French and English.
* Experience with, or interest in, surveys and quantitative methods (including online platforms).
* Good command of IT tools and comfortable learning to work with online platforms.
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.
Contact for further information
Adar Hoffman – Junior Researcher (E‑Mail: E-Mail schreiben)
Laura Bernardi – Full Professor (E‑Mail: E-Mail schreiben)
Your application
(1) Motivation letter
(2) Academic CV with copies of university degrees and transcripts of grades obtained
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Please send your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
Application deadline: 23 January 2026
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.
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