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.

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Presentation

In order to complete our team, the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences and the Institute of Political Studies of the University of Lausanne (IEP) wishes to expand its team by recruting a :

SENIOR LECTURER TYPE 1 (MER1) 

IN

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Information

Expected start date in position : 01.08.2026 / to be agreed

Contract length : 6 years, renewable

Activity rate : 100 %

Workplace : University of Lausanne, Dorigny, 1015 Lausanne

Your responsibilities

In your functions, you will have to :

Teaching (45%)

Six hours a week of teaching throughout the year at Bachelor's and Master’s level. Additionaly supervision of Master’s dissertations and PhD theses.

Research (50%)

The post-holder will pursue their own research in international relations, with a focus on international political economy, finance or digitalisation. They will be expected to produce high-quality international publications. It is expected that the post-holder will be affiliated to the Centre for International History and Political Studies of Globalisation (CRHIM) of the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) and will collaborate with its members on joint projects.

Administrative responsibilities (5%)

In accordance with statutory requirements and in the name of collegiality, the post-holder will take on any administrative tasks that may be assigned to them by the Institute, Faculty, University or university decision-making bodies.

Job description

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Your qualifications

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

• Doctorate in political sciences or equivalent ;


• Academic teaching experience in the field of international relations ; 


• Proven researdh record in the field of international political economy, with a particular focus on finance or digitalisation ;


• Competences in qualitative methods, specially documentary methods ;


• Interdisciplinary sensitivity in research and teaching ;


• Excellent links with international networks ;


• Ability to attract external funding ;


• Ability to teach in French (within two years) ;


• Proficiency in English, orally and in writing.

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.

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Contact for further information

Further information can be obtained from: E-Mail schreiben.

Your application

Deadline : 15.06.2025

Candidates are invited to submit their application via the online recruitment platform, including:

• a covering letter,


• an academic CV, including publications list,


• a copy of their diplomas and qualifications;


• five main publications in the field relevant to the position, in PDF format.

Only applications submitted via the online system will be considered.

References: a maximum of three names with e-mail addresses is sufficient. There is no need to contact them at this stage of the application process; we will do so if necessary.

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.

In order to increase the number of female teachers, applications from women are particularly encouraged.

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