Institute of Political Science, University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Start date: 1 February 2026 · Deadline: 9 November 2025

The position is part of the research project “Democracy and Inequality: Cleavage Transformation and Their Consequences for Participation and Policy.” The project investigates how changes in political cleavages—such as the rise of populism and identity politics—affect equality in democratic systems.

What you will do

• Conduct doctoral research (50%) within the project framework

• Support teaching activities in methodology and research seminars (30%)

• Contribute to research and collaboration between FORS and SSP (20%)

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Political Science or related social science field

• Strong interest in electoral behaviour and democratic research

• Good command of quantitative methods (SPSS, Stata, or R)

• Excellent English and French skills

• Motivation to develop an innovative doctoral thesis

We offer

• A stimulating academic environment within a diverse, international team

• Opportunities for advanced training and research collaboration

• Employment under UNIL’s salary scale

Apply by 9 November 2025 via the UNIL online portal.
Applications should include a motivation letter, CV with two referees, copies of university diplomas and transcripts, and a writing sample (e.g. MA thesis chapter).

For further information, contact Prof. Georg Lutz – georg.lutz@unil.ch