Graduate Assistant in Introduction to Law, Legal Methodology and Philosophy of Law

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.

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Presentation

To complete its team, the Private Law Center of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration is looking for a Graduate Assistant in Introduction to Law, Legal Methodology and Philosophy of Law.

Job-related information

Start date: 01.08.2026 or to be agreed

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate: 100% (80% assistantship and 20% practical methodology work)

Workplace: Lausanne Dorigny

Your activities

• 50% of the activity rate is dedicated to organizing and teaching practical work supporting other assistant-methodologists, supervising students in legal methodology (1st year) and those in philosophy of law (3rd year and Master), as well as collaborating on research and scientific publications;
• 50% is legally reserved for personal research (thesis).

Your profile

• Master's degree in Swiss law
• Doctoral thesis project in philosophy of law
• Interest in legal methodology, philosophy of law, and legal epistemology
• Doctoral thesis project at the University of Lausanne, authorized access to the doctorate
• Excellent command of French, good understanding of German, ease in legal research.

Your benefits

A stimulating work environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.

More information at unil.ch/travailler

For further information

Professor Alain Papaux

alain.papaux@unil.ch

Your application file

Application deadline: 15.05.2026

Applications must be sent with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, exam results, copy of the master's thesis or another research work.

Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.

Remarks

UNIL is committed to:
•    Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    Guaranteeing an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life;
•    Supporting scientific succession.

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