Graduate assistant in actuarial science

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 Department of Actuarial Science of the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a Graduate Assistant.

Job information

Start date: September 1, 2025 (or at a later mutually agreed date)

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years.

Activity rate : 80%

Salary: Gross salary starting at CHF 54'054/per year

Place of work: Lausanne Dorigny, Extranef building.

Supervisor: Prof. Peter Hieber

Your responsibilities

In your activities, you will have to :

• 50% of your time will be dedicated to completion of doctoral studies in actuarial science.


• 50% of the assistant's time will be dedicated to teaching, administrative (including exam surpervision), technical and research support for the department.

Your qualifications

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

• Master of Science (MSc) in Actuarial Science, (Actuarial) Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.


• Desire to deepen the knowledge in actuarial science with the aim to obtain a doctoral degree.


• Fluent in English. Basic understanding of French is not necessary but a plus.


• Ability to work in a team and good communication skills.

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

Please contact for further information: E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Application deadline : April 30, 2025

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

Application material:

Letter of motivation and CV

Copies of university diplomas and degrees; transcripts (indicating marks/grades achieved).

An example of a research project, if available (e.g. master thesis, seminar work, etc).

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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