Junior Scientific Collaborator in Economics E4S

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.

Enterprise for Society (E4S) _UNIL-HEC, IMD & EPFL

Enterprise for Society (E4S) is a joint venture of the University of Lausanne through HEC
Lausanne, IMD and EPFL, under the stewardship of its College of Management of Technology, with the mission of spearheading the transition towards a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive economy. E4S is dedicated to train the next generation of leaders, inspire economic and social transformation and activate change by strengthening start-ups and boosting innovation. Learn more at https://e4s.center

Job information

Expected start date in position : April 1st or to be agreed

Contract length: The position is for a period of 2 years with a high probability of extension.

Activity rate: 50 %

Supervisor: Prof. Jean-Philippe Bonardi and Dr. Dominique Barjolle

Application deadline: March 12th, 2025

Your responsibilities

E4S is responsible for the TRUE COST OF FOOD project, which began on 1.1.2024 and will run until 31.12.2027. More information on the project is available at: https://truecostoffood.ch/

For this project, we are looking for a motivated candidate to support the transversal tasks. These include coordinating the physical and virtual meetings of the consortium members, monitoring Swiss and international scientific publications and events relating to the True Cost of Food, internal and external communication, support for the implementation of the consortium agreement on the rules of communication and publication, and newsletter and social network management. The position also involves coordinating interdisciplinary relations and participating in scientific publications.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in macroeconomics, agricultural or environmental economics, and be keen to work on a wide range of topics important to shaping a fair, resilient, sustainable and inclusive food system.

Ideally, you will have a Masters degree in economics or public policy with a focus on applied economics, such as public economics, environment, agriculture or health. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with a Master's degree who have achieved outstanding results.

You could see yourself working in think tanks, research institutes, government institutions or NGOs around the world.

Fluency in English and a good knowledge of French are required, while knowledge of German is an advantage.

You are passionate about communicating your results and have good writing and communication skills, as demonstrated by previous writing. You have skills and first experience in facilitating meetings and participatory processes.

You have the ability to work independently as part of a small, dynamic team.

We offer

We offer an exciting job in a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment involving three top-class research institutions (UNIL-HEC, IMD, EPFL). You will have the possibility to work on socially relevant and pressing questions, and to interact with decision makers to activate change.  

Contact for further information

Any information requests related tot this position should be sent to:  E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Complete applications have to include:

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  a cover letter explaining your motivation for the position

  
  


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  your CV including the names and coordinates of two references

  
  


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  a copy of a recent academic paper/report/thesis, or a policy report.

  
  


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  Application deadline is March 12th, 2025

  
  


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  Only applications submitted through UNIL   Careers  portal will be considered.

  
  

Additional information

E4S values diversity and welcomes applications from qualified individuals irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, disability, sexual orientation, or other individual characteristics.

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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