***Apologies for cross-posting*** Please distribute the following job ad to possible candidates. IDHEAP at the University of Lausanne is a very interesting interdisciplinary research environment Thanks! Gianluca Gianluca Miscione University College Dublin http://www.ucd.ie/cito/members/gianlucamiscione *Any personal data provided to University College Dublin, National University of Ireland (“UCD”) will be processed by UCD as data controller in accordance with data protection law. For further information on how UCD uses your personal data and for information on your data protection rights and how to exercise them, please see the UCD Data Protection Policy <http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/UCD_Data_%20Protection_%20Policy_May_2018.pdf>.* *Confidentiality Notice:** The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) stated above. If you are not an addressee, any use, dissemination, distribution, publication, or copying of the information contained in this e-mail is strictly prohibited. * ---------- Forwarded message --------- [image: Company Logo] 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@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.* Apply to this job now... <https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=universitdP&site=VjItZy84VGQ5U1B5c09CRGlJeTlzUHdlZz09&career_job_req_id=14867&career_ns=job_listing&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH>