Senior Lecturer type 1 (MER1) in statistics applied to …, Lausanne

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

Senior Lecturer type 1 (MER1) in statistics applied to movement and sports sciences Information Expected start date in position : 01.02.2027 or 01.08.2027 or to be agreed

Contract length : 6 years, renewable

Activity rate : 80%

Workplace : University of Lausanne, Dorigny, 1015 Lausanne

Your responsibilities In your functions, you will have to :

Teaching (36%)

Five hours a week of teaching throughout the year in French. Additionally supervision of Master’s dissertations and PhD theses.

Research (40%)

The post-holder will pursue their own research in statistics applied to sport and physical education. They will be expected to produce high-quality international publications. It is expected that the post-holder will be affiliated to one of the Faculty’s research centres.

They will also seek external funding, in particular from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

The post-holder will participate in the statistical consultation and data analysis service provided to staff and students in the Institute of Sports Sciences (ISSUL).

Administrative responsibilities (4%)

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, including administrative management tasks associated with their post.

The post is located in the Institute of Sports Sciences and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences.

Remuneration Pursuant to Rectorate Directive 1.24 on setting the initial salary of teaching staff at the University of Lausanne, the initial salary is set according to the Senior Lecturer type 1 (MER1) salary scale, regardless of age and prior professional experience.

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

PhD in sports sciences, statistics or equivalent qualification

Academic teaching experience

Proven research record in the field of statistics applied to sport and physical education

Good links with research networks

Very high proficiency in French

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 Further information can be obtained from : Write an email.

Your application Deadline : 15th June 2026

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

a covering letter

a CV, including a publications list

a copy of their diplomas and qualifications

five main publications 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.

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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