Graduate Assistant in Public International Law

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.

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Presentation

To complete its team, the Center for European and International Comparative Law is advertising a position for a Graduate Assistant in Public International Law for Professor Andreas Ziegler.

Job Information

Start date: 01.09.2026 or to be agreed

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

Activity rate: 80%

Workplace: Lausanne Dorigny

Your Activities

• 50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to completing a thesis;
• Up to 50% of the activity rate will be devoted to assistantship, including support for teaching and research tasks (preparation of practical work or course materials, seminar presentations to students, exam assessments, research work for the professor, notably), as well as writing personal articles for journals or conferences.

Your Profile

• Master's degree in law
• Interest in international (economic) law
• Willingness to write a thesis
• Language proficiency: French, German, 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 unil.ch/travailler

For Further Information

Professor Andreas Ziegler: andreas.ziegler@unil.ch

Your Application File

Application deadline: 03.05.2026

Please send us, via the online system, a complete file in a single PDF document containing: a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a copy of university diplomas or others.

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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