Senior Lecturer type 1 (MER1) in statistics applied to movement and sports sciences

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 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

Part-time position: 80%

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. Additionaly 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.

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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.

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Contact for further information

Further information can be obtained from : [email protected].

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.

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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