Graduate assistant in Indian Studies
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.
Presentation
The section of Slavic and South Asian Languages and Civilization of the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a Graduate assistant in South Asian Studies.
Job information
Expected start date in position : 1st August 2023
Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate : 80%
Workplace : Université de LausanneYour responsibilities
MA (or equivalent) in Indian Studies, Buddhist Studies or a related discipline.
Interest to write a thesis related to the history of premodern India or to the history of Indian Buddhism.
A good knowledge of Sanskrit is necessary.Knowledge of Middle Indic (Pali, Prakrits, Gandhari) or another Buddhist Language (Tibetan, Chinese) will be an advantage.
The University of Lausanne is a French-speaking institution. Knowledge of French is therefore desirable.Your qualifications
50% min. will be dedicated to the realization of a doctoral thesis in the field of Indian Studies.
50% max. will be devoted to administrative and research activities of the section, as well teaching duties.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
Contact : Prof. Ingo Strauch, ingo.strauch@unil.ch
Your application
Deadline : 15th May 2023
Online applications should include : a curriculum vitae, a covering letter, a copy of university degrees, a list of research work carried out, the electronic version of a scientific work (master's thesis, seminar work or other scientific publication), a brief presentation of the thesis project*. Please send your full application in PDF.
*This brief presentation of a thesis project (1 page A4 maximum) is a declaration of intent; it shoud not be confused with the "Thesis projetct" (about ten pages) which will be written during the first year of assistantship and which will be submitted to the Dean's Office at the time of the registration for the PhD.
Only applications sent through this site will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egaliteUNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus
