Research Associate in Criminal Law and Criminology (m/f/d)
Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:18 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
The Kompetenzzentrum at HSG focuses on networking criminal law sciences. Join a vibrant team fostering collaboration with practitioners.
Tasks
- Support scientific research projects and initiatives.
- Assist in organizing seminars and teaching events.
- Engage with students and contribute to exam processes.
Skills
- Bachelor's in law or nearing completion of studies required.
- Strong interest in criminal law and criminology.
- Team player with good English and French skills preferred.
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The Competence Center aims to network the criminal law sciences at HSG and to exchange with practitioners from law enforcement, criminal justice, and corrections.
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Monika Simmler ( monika.simmler@unisg.ch )
Prof. Dr. Nora Markwalder ( nora.markwalder@unisg.ch )
Lydia Tischhauser ( lydia.tischhauser@unisg.ch )
Your Tasks
At the Competence Center for Criminal Law and Criminology of the University of St. Gallen (SK-HSG), a scientific assistant position (30 to 50%) is to be filled in the team of Prof. Dr. Monika Simmler and Prof. Dr. Nora Markwalder from March 1, 2026, or by agreement earlier, with the following tasks:
- Support in scientific research projects
- Collaboration in the supervision of courses and the organization of seminars and conferences
- Supervision of students
- Assistance in exam preparation and correction of exam papers
- Participation in the Competence Center
There is the possibility, if interested, to develop the position into a doctoral position after completing the master's degree.
Your Profile
- University degree in law at the bachelor level or bachelor studies close to completion (at least in the 4th semester)
- Special interest and knowledge in criminal law, criminal procedure law, and criminology
- Enjoyment and interest in research work
- Good English skills required, good French skills are an advantage
- Willingness and enthusiasm to perform, flexibility, and independent working style
- Ability to work in a team
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St. Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,500 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."
