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 Institute of Political Studies (IEP) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) is looking for a

Postdoctoral researcher SNSF

in the Swiss National Science Foundation-funded project “The Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Bureaucratic Practice: Regulation, Implementation, and Social Acceptance”.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.03.2025

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 1 x 3 years, maximum 4 years

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny, Geopolis building

Remuneration : salary scale

Your responsibilities

In your activities, you will have to :

• Prepare and develop a comparative empirical analysis
• Contribute to data collection
• Data analysis and management
• Prepare and write publications in international scientific journals (in English)
• Job description : see specifications

Your qualifications

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

• PhD in political science or related discipline
• Motivation and ability to carry out research in the field of artificial intelligence and public policy and administration
• Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods in the social and political sciences
• Very good knowledge of English

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

Professor

Josef Philipp Trein

josefphilipp.trein@unil.ch

Your application

Deadline : 20.12.2024

Please, send your full application in PDF including : a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, an example of a publication (article, chapter, thesis or other), a copy of the university diplomas obtained, the contact details of two reference persons.

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

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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