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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Lecturer in Statistics

Mission

The Lecturer in Statistics will contribute to the teaching and academic support of the Institute of Mathematics, with a primary focus on Statistics. The role combines a strong pedagogical component with a secondary research engagement, reinforcing the dynamism of the statistics group.

Main duties and responsibilities

•    Teach Statistics at various levels: introductory/service courses and upper-division courses
•    Supervise semester projects and MSc theses
•    Collaborate with Institute faculty to enhance course delivery and content
•    Contribute to the research activities of the statistics group (20% of the position)
•    Engage actively in the academic life of the Institute

Profile


•    PhD in Statistics or a related discipline
•    Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching, ideally across multiple levels
•    Research activity is considered an asset, though not the primary focus
•    Proficiency in French or English; willingness and ability to teach in French by the end of the fixed term contract
 

We offer


•    A position at a world-class institution
•    An initial two-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of being offered a permanent position
•    Integration into a vibrant and supportive academic community
•    Opportunities for professional development and research engagement

Informations

For enquiries related to this position, please contact Prof. Victor Panaretos (victor.panaretos@epfl.ch), Head of the search committee.

 

Contract Start Date : 15/01/2026

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: 1 year, renewable 1 year 

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