Scientific Assistant / Doctoral Candidates (m/f/d)

About the job

The Chair of Legal History, Sociology of Law and Criminal Law of Prof. Dr. Lukas Gschwend is part of the legal research and teaching at the University of St.Gallen (HSG).

The research activities of the chair particularly include the history of criminal law and crime, the history of legal ideas and science, as well as the history of business law. Special attention is given to the interdisciplinary and historically grounded examination of legal and societal issues.

In teaching, the chair represents the fields of legal history, sociology of law and criminal law and imparts to students both legal fundamentals and their historical, societal and theoretical contexts.

Further information can be found on our website .

• Substantive and organisational support in the preparation and implementation of courses as well as in the organisation of seminars and scientific events
• Assistance in the conception, execution and supervision of examinations and other teaching formats
• Collaboration on scientific research projects in the fields of legal history, sociology of law and criminal law
• Support in the preparation of scientific publications, lectures and conference contributions
• Conducting independent scientific research and dealing with legal issues
• Participation in general organisational and administrative tasks of the chair
  

We offer you

• A varied and demanding scientific assistant position with the possibility of a doctorate according to the guidelines of the University of St.Gallen
• A diverse field of activity at the interface of research and teaching with insights into different legal disciplines
• The opportunity to participate in scientific publications, research projects and academic events
• A collegial and committed working environment with room for independent scientific work and personal development
• Concurrent completion of the CAS HSG in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

• Successfully completed BLaw/BLE or imminent master’s degree in law (MLaw or MLE)
• Expected fulfilment of the doctoral requirements of the University of St.Gallen
• Particular interest in fundamental legal subjects and criminal law
• Highest reliability, committed thinking ahead and a goal-oriented, independent working style
• Fluency in language as well as very good German skills in spoken and written form
• Very good knowledge of MS Office applications

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, 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 3,800 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."