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.

Presentation

The Information Security and Privacy Lab (ISPLab) at the University of Lausanne is opening two full-time Graduate Assistant positions in Information Systems / Computer Science with a focus on the human and social aspects of privacy.

Job information

• Expected start date in position: Early 2025 / to be agreed upon
• Contract length: 1 year, renewable 2x 2 years, max. 5 years.
• Activity rate: 100 %
• Workplace: University of Lausanne, Campus of Dorigny, Building Internef

Your responsibilities

Human and social factors play a key role in privacy. For instance, individuals’ privacy is affected by the actions of their contacts. Also, individuals are influenced by their own past experience and by their contacts when making privacy-related decisions. This is particularly true and important for emerging technologies and services, such as those related to the quantified self, online social networks, and the Internet of Things. The goal of this research is to study the human and social aspects of privacy with a special focus on emerging technologies and services. To do so, the successful candidates may have to interact/collaborate with researchers from the medicine and/or law, while focusing on the core computer-science/information-system aspects of privacy.

At least 50% of your time will be dedicated to conducting scientific research for the doctoral thesis.

The rest will be devoted to participating in the teaching and administration activities conducted in the lab.

The successful candidates are expected to enroll in the doctoral school in Information Systems and will be supervised by Prof. Kévin Huguenin.

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field. Preferably with a specialization in security and privacy or human computer interaction.
• Experience and good abilities in programming. Experience in statistics is a plus.
• Willingness to do research in the field of privacy and interest in related domains (ubiquitous computing, social networking, etc.);
• Taste for multidisciplinary projects involving law: open-mindedness is key to the success of such projects.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of French and/or German is a plus. Good analytical and communication skills are essential.

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

Prof. Kévin Huguenin
kevin.huguenin@unil.ch
https://www.unil.ch/isplab

Your application

Application deadline : December 1st, 2024
Please, send your full application in PDF with the following documents:

• your curriculum vitae (2 pages max.),
• the name of up to three references willing to write recommendation letters,
• your university transcripts (bachelor and master level),
• and an electronic version of a recent research project write-up (e.g. master thesis, scientific publication).

Only applications through this website will be considered.
We thank you for your understanding.

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.

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