Assistant (A2) in Civil Law - Law of Obligations - 100%

Assistant (A2) in Civil Law - Law of Obligations - 100%

Job Description

The Department of Civil Law is advertising a full-time doctoral assistant position in the law of obligations, intended for a person wishing to write a doctoral thesis in the law of obligations.

Title and Required Qualifications

The candidate must hold a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in Swiss law, obtained with very good results. Master’s students in law at the Faculty of the University of Geneva may also apply, provided they have already obtained 240 ECTS credits and that their diploma thesis is about to be completed;

Start Date

1 November 2026 (or date to be agreed)

Contact

For any further information, please contact the secretariat of Prof. Sylvain Marchand (magali.calamariferrieri@unige.ch).

Additional Information

Application files including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, copies of examination records (baccalaureate, including first series, and master’s) and a sample of academic writing (e.g. master’s thesis), must be submitted exclusively online by clicking on the "apply now" button, before 16 August 2026, 23:59 (Geneva time). No paper or email applications will be accepted.

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 to the end of a month.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working 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 the interest of gender equality, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.