Assistant (A2)

About the job

Organisational entity Interfaculty Centre for Children’s Rights Function Assistant (A2) Function code A2 Maximum class 8 Body Assistant - assistant professor Activity rate 100% Workplace Interfaculty Centre for Children’s Rights, UNIGE Valais Campus, 1950 Sion Application deadline 22-11-2026 Reference 7129

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, curious person eager to engage in research and teaching to join, as an assistant, the Inter- and Transdisciplinarity Unit (ITD) of the Interfaculty Centre for Children’s Rights (CIDE) at the University of Geneva. This position is at the intersection of interdisciplinary children’s rights studies and inter- and transdisciplinary studies, with a foundation in educational sciences. It contributes to the consolidation and development of CIDE’s research and teaching programmes as well as its service offerings.

The position offers a stimulating scientific environment conducive to the development of individual and collective projects as well as interdisciplinary exchanges and collaborations.

Located in Sion, Valais, CIDE aims to deepen, through teaching, research and service to society, the field of interdisciplinary children’s rights studies as an academic discipline at the crossroads of multiple fields. Through its expertise in inter- and transdisciplinarity, CIDE also seeks to foster dialogue between disciplines and scientific cultures in university research and teaching.

Within the scope of their duties, the assistant:

• is engaged in a doctoral project in educational sciences, situated within the field of interdisciplinary children’s rights studies and/or inter- and transdisciplinary studies;
• participates in teaching, student supervision, exam preparation and marking, as well as monitoring and assessing individual and group work;
• collaborates on CIDE’s research activities, particularly those of its Inter- and Transdisciplinarity Unit;
• contributes to the academic and administrative functioning of CIDE and the Inter- and Transdisciplinarity Unit.

Required qualifications and skills

• Hold a university master’s degree, or equivalent, in children’s rights, educational sciences, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Demonstrate strong scientific research skills, a keen interest in inter- and transdisciplinary approaches, and a clear motivation to develop a doctoral project in educational sciences within the field of interdisciplinary children’s rights studies and/or inter- and transdisciplinary studies.
• Show intellectual curiosity and the ability to work at the interface of different disciplines, approaches and scientific cultures.
• Exhibit autonomy, rigour, a sense of responsibility and initiative, as well as excellent organisational and collaborative skills within an interdisciplinary team.
• Possess excellent command of French and proficiency in English.

Start date

1 February 2027

Contact

Applications must include a cover letter, a CV, copies of diplomas obtained, and a description of the proposed thesis project (one page). This description should notably present the research question, its scientific interest, and its placement within the field of interdisciplinary children’s rights studies and/or inter- and transdisciplinary studies, from an educational sciences perspective.

Applications must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the "Postuler/Apply now" button, no later than 22 November 2026. No paper applications will be accepted.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Frédéric Darbellay at frederic.darbellay@unige.ch.

Additional information

The assistant is appointed for an initial period of 2 years; the appointment is renewable for two successive periods of 2 years and 1 year respectively. The position is funded by the Department of Public Instruction (DIP).

The first year constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a notice period of 3 months to the end of a month.

The maximum duration of the appointment is 5 years.

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.