Kanton Zürich
Zürich
11 hours ago
Auditor in Research & Development 80 - 100%
- 29 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
About the job
Auditor in Research & Development 80 - 100%Do you have a master's degree in law, are you versatile, open to new topics, and curious about how research & development works in the penal system? Are you interested in complex legal development projects with criminal-forensic or administrative law references and want to contribute to the development of creative solutions?
Then our auditor position is the perfect next step in your career!
In Research & Development (R&D), we work in interdisciplinary teams on questions from criminal and measures law, forensic psychology, organizational psychology, and social sciences. Our projects are characterized by their high practical relevance, as they influence both actions in the penal system and judicial and forensic-psychological practice.
R&D is embedded in the Penal System and Reintegration of the Canton of Zurich (JuWe) and is thus part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior. More information about us and our work can be found here: Research in the Penal System | Canton of Zurich
From September 1, 2026 (or by arrangement), we are looking for an auditor for 6-12 months.
This is your field of activity
- You will primarily deal with administrative and organizational law development projects in the context of the penal system and reintegration. You will support project initiation and implementation, e.g., by independently conducting comprehensive literature research and legal analyses, as well as performing legal clarifications in social science research projects and assisting with data collection and evaluation
- You will contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations and support the preparation and execution of workshops
- Additionally, you can participate in various R&D working groups
What you bring
- You have a completed law degree (MLaw)
- You enjoy working interdisciplinarily and are open to participating in various projects
- You are interested in practice-relevant research questions of the penal system
- You are characterized by an analytical and conceptual way of working and are resilient
- Besides a quick grasp, you have a lot of flexibility, are organized, and helpful
- You have excellent German skills (native level), very good English skills, and adequate French skills
What makes this position special
- Do you want to learn new things and develop further? Perfect. You will gain insight into the diverse projects and tasks of R&D and deepen the knowledge you acquired during your studies. In addition, you will be supervised by an experienced lawyer from our team
- Do you like variety? Wonderful. Because you will take on diverse tasks
- Do you want to learn more about the penal system and our work? We have the right thing for you: JuWe runs an internal academy with a comprehensive training offer that you can participate in. As part of our team, you also have the chance to expand your legal network and make valuable connections
- Do you appreciate working in an interdisciplinary team? With us, you can expect an innovative working environment in Zurich Altstetten
By now it is clear: an auditor position at R&D has a lot to offer. And of course, we pay a fair salary.
Do you have any questions? Then contact Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Noll at 043 258 35 42.
Applying is very easy:
We are committed to bias-free application processes and therefore do not require a cover letter or application photo, and you can also omit information about your marital status. Instead, you will complete an online assessment – we also like to be evidence-based in the application process.
For questions about the application process, please contact the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 257 43 19.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. More information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).
