PostDoc with PhD (m/f/d)

About the job

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 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 BRIDGE program-funded project you will work on aims to support disadvantaged population groups in accessing justice. In close collaboration with the project team and Caritas Switzerland, you will develop, validate, and implement legal artificial intelligence tools aimed at Caritas legal advisors as well as laypersons.
• Team support: Supporting and mentoring doctoral candidates with publications as well as assisting the project team with 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 and strategic support for high-impact publications to help you build your independent academic 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 ethic and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Preferred: good German or French skills, both written and spoken.

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe's leading business universities, 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, making it one of the largest employers in the region."