Assistant (A2) in Philosophy of Law
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Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:23 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as an Assistant-e in Law Philosophy. This role offers a vibrant work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Assist in teaching History of Legal and Political Thought course.
- Support research project seminars and student assessments.
- Engage in academic activities like conferences and workshops.
Skills
- Master's degree in Law or Philosophy by September 2025 required.
- Strong research interest in Law and Philosophy fields.
- Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
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Assistant (A2) in Philosophy of Law
Organizational entity
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of History and Philosophy of Law
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant master
Activity rate
100%
Registration deadline
20-08-2025
Reference
6485
Attachment(s)
- Job description for announcement 6485.pdf
(PDF, 165.28kb)
Job Description
The Global Studies Institute (GSI) is an inter-faculty center of the University of Geneva combining the tradition of regional and international studies with developments in global governance. It emphasizes interdisciplinarity in the study of international and regional relations to better understand the new challenges of the contemporary world in their entirety.The Faculty of Law and the GSI are offering a position for an assistant as part of the Bachelor in International Relations (BARI).
Field: Law / International Relations / Global Studies.
The job description includes the following tasks:
- Assist the Professor responsible for the course 'History of Legal and Political Thought' of the BARI
- Seminar for supervising research projects in law (BARI)
- Monitoring and grading exams as well as following up with students
- Participation in the scientific activities of the GSI (conferences, workshops, etc.), particularly the activities of doctoral students (seminars, workshops, study days)
- Devote 50% of their time to writing their thesis
- Participation in national and international conferences
- Academic publications
Required Qualifications and Skills
- To hold by September 30, 2025, a Master's degree recognized by the University of Geneva (in law or philosophy)
- Have a very good knowledge and a clear research interest in law and philosophy
- Competence and interest in the targeted field as well as the willingness to write a doctoral thesis in law (law mention), in philosophy of law or global studies
- Master English and French (oral and written skills)
Start Date
October 1, 2025, or to be agreed uponContact
Duration of the engagement :The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract that may be renewed for two successive periods, respectively of two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant's function is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a notice period of 3 months for the end of a month.
Application files including a cover letter, a detailed CV, and a copy of the bachelor's and/or master's degree (if already obtained) with a transcript, a research project (maximum 1,500 words), and the names of two referees, must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply now' button below. The deadline for submitting applications is set for August 20, 2025.
Information about the position can be obtained from Prof. Alexis Keller (Alexis.Keller@unige.ch), Department of History and Philosophy of Law.
No paper or email applications will be accepted.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
In a perspective of parity, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented gender.
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