Graduate Assistant in Contract Law
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:02 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top international research institution with 5,000 staff.
Tasks
- Assist in research and supervision of students in law.
- Conduct a thesis in obligations law or economic analysis.
- Engage in scientific publications with faculty support.
Skills
- Master's in law required, or completion expected by 2026.
- Strong knowledge of German and English essential.
- Ability to work in a multicultural academic environment.
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Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
To complete its team, the Private Law Center of the Law School of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration is looking for a graduate assistant in contract law for Professor Laurent Bieri.
Job Information
Start date: 01.11.2025 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2x2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne (Dorigny)
Your Activities
• 50% of the work rate will be dedicated to completing a thesis;
• Up to 50% of the work rate will be devoted to supervising students and collaborating on scientific publications.
Your Profile
• Completed or to be completed Master’s degree in law by spring 2026 at the latest.
• Possibility to be hired as a student assistant if the Master’s degree has not yet been completed before spring 2026
• Doctoral thesis project in contract law or economic analysis of law
• Very good knowledge of German and English.
Your Benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres
For Further Information
Professor Laurent Bieri
Laurent.bieri@unil.ch
Your Application File
Application deadline: 30.09.2025
Applications must be sent with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bachelor and master exam results, copy of the master’s thesis or another research work in Word or PDF format
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different life spheres;
• Supporting scientific succession.
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