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Research Assistant at the Center for Life Sciences Law
- 28 February 2026
- 100%
- Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel as a Hilfsassistent*in in Life Sciences Law. Collaborate in a dynamic research environment.
Tasks
- Support the team in researching patent and plant breeding laws.
- Assist with publications and organizational tasks for the project.
- Engage in interdisciplinary discussions on technology and law.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from a law faculty required.
- Interest in technology law and science topics essential.
- Strong research and organizational skills needed.
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About the job
Research Assistant at the Center for Life Sciences Law
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished27 February 202620% / 01.03.2026
The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest of the seven faculties at the University of Basel. It covers teaching, research, and services in the field of law. It has around 250 staff members and over 1,200 students.
The Center for Life Sciences Law (ZLSR) is offering a 20% position as a research assistant with Professor Alfred Früh within the framework of the NFP 84 project "Recalibrating the Incentive Systems for NBT".
Your Tasks
The research project examines whether and how patent and plant variety protection law should be adapted in view of technological developments in plant breeding (especially CRISPR/Cas). As a research assistant, you will support the project team with research, publications, and organizational aspects.Your Profile
- A bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Law is required
- Enjoyment of technology law
- Interest in scientific topics
We Offer You
- Start date March 1, 2026, or by agreement
- The position is limited to one year (extendable)
- Employment conditions according to the personnel and salary regulations of the University of Basel
Application / Contact
If interested, we look forward to receiving your application documents (CV, bachelor’s certificate, motivation letter) by February 28, 2026, via the University of Basel’s online application portal.
For questions, Ms. Sigrid Hoffmann is available at the following address: zlsr-ius@unibas.ch .
Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
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