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Faculty of Social and Political SciencesThe Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) invites applications for the position of Doctoral studentDate of start: 01.12.2013Duration of contract: 1 year. This contract is renewable for 2 x two years. The maximum possible duration is thus 5 years.Employment rate: 100%Workplace: Lausanne, GéopolisDesired qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Sciences or DemographyFluency in French and EnglishGood knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative social science data analysis methodsBasic knowledge of life course theory and/or demography would be an advantage.Job description:A minimum of 50% of working time will be spent on the preparation of a doctoral thesis in demography or sociology of the life courseA maximum of 50% of working time will be spent assisting with teaching or research tasks (teaching activities under the supervision of a senior academic, contribution to joint research projects, technical or administrative tasks that pertain the department’s teaching or research activities).The doctoral student will be a member of the Swiss National Center for Competence in Research LIVES (www.lives-nccr.ch). S/he will have the opportunity to follow the Modules of the doctoral program associated with this programme.Application to include: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of qualifications, example of previous research activities (MA dissertation, seminar paper or any other scientific publication), a short outline (1-2 pages) of the proposed doctoral research project.Applications should be sent by email to secretariatiss@unil.ch For further information, please contact laura.bernardi@unil.chDeadline for applications:  October 30th 2013