Doctoral Candidate / Assistant (m/f/d)

Publication date:11 December 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:St.Gallen

Job summary

The FAA-HSG research institute tackles complex topics in new work. Join a vibrant environment with opportunities in law and management.

Tasks

Support teaching at Bachelor and Master levels in diverse subjects.
Manage the FAA newsletter covering labor law topics effectively.
Assist in research projects, publications, and academic events.

Skills

A law degree (lic.iur. or MLaw) and eligibility for a doctorate at HSG.
Strong organizational talent and ability to work independently.
Fluency in German and good command of English or French.

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About the job

The Research Institute for Work and Working Worlds (FAA-HSG) is dedicated to complex questions of (new) work from an interdisciplinary perspective. We are the preferred contact for questions about work, labor law, human resource management, and the organization of work. Research areas at the Wildhaber Chair include contract law, labor law, liability law, life sciences law, risk and innovation, automation, and robotics.

Your tasks

Collaboration and support in teaching at the bachelor and master levels
Management of the FAA newsletter on labor law topics
Collaboration and research on varied and demanding research projects and publications
Support in the preparation and execution of lectures, seminars, conferences, and workshops

Your profile

Law degree (lic.iur. or MLaw) and solid general legal knowledge with the right to pursue a doctorate at the University of St.Gallen
Independence, commitment, determination, team spirit, flexibility, organizational talent, initiative, as well as an efficient and precise working style
Confident use of MS Office and willingness to learn software applications (e.g., CANVAS)
Fluent German language skills and good English and/or French language skills
Ideally experience in processing and preparing legal texts

"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."