[AISWorld] Open PhD position in Digital Government at Idheap, University of Lausanne, Switzerland

[Tobias Mettler]

Dear Colleagues,

We request you to share this opportunity with your students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Digital Government.

Sincerely,
Tobias Mettler

Prof. Dr. Tobias Mettler

IDHEAP | Institut de hautes études en administration publique
Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration
Information Management Research Unit
Université de Lausanne
Bâtiment IDHEAP | CH-1015 Lausanne
+41(0) 21 692 69 50 | tobias.mettler at unil.ch<mailto:tobias.mettler at unil.ch> | www.unil.ch/idheap<http://www.unil.ch/idheap>




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PhD Position in Digital Government

Introduction

The University of Lausanne is a research and higher education institution composed of seven faculties, here approximately 15,000 students and nearly 5,000 professors, researchers and staff work and study. Ideally situated along the lake of Geneva, near Lausanne city center, its campus brings together over 120 nationalities.

Presentation

At the Institut de hautes études en administration publique (Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration) of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration, in the University of Lausanne an assistant/Ph.D.position (80%) will have to be filled on a date to be agreed upon.

The position is part of the Research Unit “Information Management<https://www.unil.ch/idheap/en/home/menuinst/unitescompetences/management-de-linformation.html>” headed by Prof. Tobias Mettler. The candidate for this position is expected to conduct her/his Ph.D. thesis within the field of information management in the public sector.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.01.2020 or to be agreed

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 80%

Workplace : IDHEAP

Your responsibilities

Duties

  *   Perform research work for Ph.D. thesis
  *   Collaborate in administrative and consulting activities of the research unit

Your qualifications

Your profile

Applicants should have the equivalent of a master’s degree in Information Systems, Statistics or Computer Science (preferably with a minor in Management or Public Administration) and have the following skills :

  *   Excellent skills in data analysis, statistical methods and programming;
  *   Knowledge in theory and methods of management science;
  *   Strong interest in interdisciplinary research and writing of a PhD. thesis in the area of digital government, data science, and/or information management in the public sector (e.g. big data in healthcare or border control);
  *   Innovative, accurate, reliable and persistent;
  *   Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. Proficiency in French and German is an asset.

What the position offers you

A pleasant, multicultural and diversified academic working environment. Close supervision of your doctoral thesis. Continuing education opportunities, a multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.


Contact for further information

Prof. Tobias Mettler, +41 21 692 69 50 or tobias.mettler at unil.ch<mailto:tobias.mettler at unil.ch>

Your application

Deadline : 30.09.2019

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.


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