Graduate Assistant in Business Law and Taxation (D-DAF)
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:20 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top international educational institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a supportive work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Assist in teaching and research in business law, focusing on startups and FinTech.
- Dedicate time to personal research for your doctoral thesis.
- Engage in a multicultural academic setting with continuous training opportunities.
Skills
- Master’s in Swiss law with a desire to pursue a doctoral thesis.
- Fluent in French and English, with good passive German skills.
- Strong academic performance and interest in commercial law.
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Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
The Department of Business Law and Taxation (Prof. Pascal Favrod-Coune) of the Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC) at the University of Lausanne is offering a position for a graduate assistant.
Job Information
Start date: November 1 or to be agreed upon
Contract duration: 1 year. This contract can be renewed twice for 2 years each.
The maximum total duration is 5 years.
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your Activities
At least 50% of the work rate is legally reserved for personal research aimed at preparing the doctoral thesis.
Your Profile
- Master's degree in Swiss law
- Willingness to prepare a doctoral thesis
- Interest in commercial law
- Fluency in French and English, very good knowledge of German (passive)
- Excellent academic results
Your Benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres
For Further Information
For further information about the position, you can contact Prof. Pascal Favrod-Coune by email at: pascal.favrod-coune@unil.ch
Your Application File
Application deadline: September 15, 2025
Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, their CV, copies of their university diplomas and transcripts, and an electronic version of a research work (master's thesis, seminar paper, conference paper, or other scientific publication).
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Unil website www.unil.ch/carrieres . Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Committed to promoting equitable representation of women and men among its staff, the University encourages female applications.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful, and supportive environment for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different life spheres;
• Supporting scientific succession.
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