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Assistant (A2) Department of Civil Law
- 15 April 2026
- 100%
- Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as an Assistant (A2) in civil law. This is a great chance to advance your career in a prestigious environment.
Tasks
- Conduct research and assist in updating legal documentation.
- Support organization of scientific events for practitioners.
- Engage in academic writing and thesis preparation.
Skills
- Master's degree in law from a Swiss university is required.
- Strong knowledge of family law and inheritance law.
- Good command of German is preferred.
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About the job
Assistant (A2) Department of Civil Law
Workplace Geneva - Lake Geneva region - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished13 April 2026Assistant
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Civil Law
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
17-05-2026
Reference
6828
Attachment(s)
The assistant has 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis or other scientific publications.
Master's students in law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva may also apply, provided they have already obtained 240 ECTS credits and their diploma thesis is about to be completed.
Good knowledge of German is desired.
The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract, renewable for two successive periods, respectively of two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant position is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period, during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a three-month notice period for the end of a month.
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.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
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Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Civil Law
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
17-05-2026
Reference
6828
Attachment(s)
- Terms of reference_ NN_100%.pdf
(PDF , 318.48kb)
Job description
The terms of reference include, on the one hand, research and proofreading tasks aimed at developing a complete updated documentation in the field of personal and family law as well as inheritance law, as well as organizational follow-up of a scientific event intended for practitioners (Capsule Format). On the other hand, it involves scientific research and proofreading activities as well as occasional support for exam correction. The areas of activity mainly concern personal and family law, as well as inheritance law.The assistant has 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis or other scientific publications.
Required degree and skills
University master's degree in law from a Swiss university, with a good overall average.Master's students in law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva may also apply, provided they have already obtained 240 ECTS credits and their diploma thesis is about to be completed.
Good knowledge of German is desired.
Starting date
1 August 2026 at 100%Contact
For further information, please contact Professor Marie-Laure Papaux van Delden: Marie-Laure.PapauxvanDelden@unige.chAdditional information
Application files including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and a copy of exam transcripts (including those of the 1st series) must be submitted exclusively online by clicking on the 'apply now' button before 17 May 2026 (23:59, Geneva time).The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract, renewable for two successive periods, respectively of two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant position is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period, during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a three-month notice period for the end of a month.
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.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
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