OpenFieldUNIL Salaried Doctoral Assistantships (Assistant·e diplômé·e)
Four to five-year salaried doctoral research positions in life sciences, oncology, and geosciences, conducting original research alongside world-class Swiss laboratory investigators.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- University Master's degree in biological sciences, medicine, or biochemistry with high honors.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English language skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis demonstrating experimental rigor.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts and thesis advisor recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried Swiss university contract: CHF 52,000 to CHF 58,000/year gross salary with Swiss healthcare, pension, and paid leave
- Application fee
- Free application via UNIL recruitment portal
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charges under salaried university appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Departmental spring recruitment for doctoral laboratory assistants)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Lausanne documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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