Assistant Position with Focus on Swiss Civil Code 50-100%

Publication date:18 November 2025
Workload:50 – 100%
Place of work:Bern

Job summary

The Departement für Privatrecht at Universität Bern seeks an assistant role.

Tasks

Assist with teaching, including lectures and seminars.
Support research projects and contribute to publications.
Opportunity to lead exercises if qualified and interested.

Skills

Looking for someone with a strong law degree, possibly a license.
Reliable and team-oriented, with a focus on civil law.
Interest in academic work and writing a dissertation.

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About the job

At the Department of Private Law of the University of Bern, Prof. Dr. Martin Eggel's Section, an assistant position with a focus on the Swiss Civil Code (50-100%) is to be filled as of February 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Your tasks:

The work essentially includes participation in teaching (lectures, seminars, exercises, support with grading, supervision of students) as well as collaboration on research projects, especially scientific publications. If suitably qualified and interested, teaching duties (conducting exercises) are also possible.

What we are looking for:

A reliable and team-oriented person who can demonstrate an above-average degree in law (possibly also a lawyer's license), has an interest in civil law, and enjoys scientific work (writing a dissertation is desired and supported).

What we offer:

Interested?

For further information, please contact Ms. Therese Sommer:
therese.sommer@unibe.ch; Tel. +41 31 684 37 95

Please send your application with the usual documents by December 13, 2025, by email to: therese.sommer@unibe.ch