PostDoc with PhD (m/f/d)

The Institute for Law and Economics (ILE-HSG) is active in the fields of research, teaching, and continuing education

Applications are continuously accepted until the end of May 2026.

Applications must be submitted via the "Apply here" button.

Interviews will take place via Zoom.

A complete application includes:

• A motivation letter
• A current CV including a list of publications
• Academic certificates (BA/MA/PhD) including grade transcripts as well as other documents relevant to the application
• If available: A letter of recommendation from a professor or a tutor who supervised you during your academic career

Inquiries about this position can be sent to the following address: aurelia.tamo-larrieux@unil.ch

• Research: Your research focus is on the development of accessible, reliable, and collaborative AI in the legal field. Specifically, the project funded by the BRIDGE program, in which you will work, aims to support disadvantaged population groups in accessing the law. In close collaboration with the project team and Caritas Switzerland, you will develop, validate, and implement legal artificial intelligence tools aimed at legal advisors of Caritas as well as laypersons.
• Team support: Supporting and mentoring doctoral candidates in publications as well as supporting the project team in publications, presentations, and teaching activities.
• Networking: Building an academic network to enable your next career step in academia.

• A stimulating research environment with collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.
• Individual mentoring as well as strategic support for high-impact publications to help you build your independent scientific profile.
• The opportunity to participate in national and international projects.
• Access to a broad academic and practice-oriented network.

• Strong interest in the field of Legal AI, Legal Technology, and the practical implementation of legal automation.
• PhD in Law and Technology or related disciplines.
• Team-oriented personality with a reliable work style and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent English skills, both spoken and written.
• Preferred: good German or French skills, both spoken and written.

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,500 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."