Lausanne
Research Assistant in Contract Law
- 22 August 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top international teaching and research institution. Exciting opportunity in a diverse academic environment awaits!
Tasks
- Supervise students and assist in scientific publications.
- Write a doctoral thesis on obligations or economic analysis of law.
- Engage in a multicultural academic setting with training opportunities.
Skills
- Master's in law (or finishing by summer 2027) required.
- Strong knowledge of German and English essential.
- Project proposal for doctoral thesis in relevant areas.
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About the job
Job Information
Start date: 1 January 2027 or by agreement
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 85%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff 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.
Presentation
To complete its team, the Private Law Centre of the Law School of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration is looking for a qualified research assistant in contract law for Professor Laurent Bieri.
A temporary appointment as a student assistant is possible.
Your activities
In your role, you will notably be required to:
- Supervise students and collaborate on scientific publications (50% of the work rate).
- Write a doctoral thesis (50% of the work rate).
Your profile
We wish to recruit, to complete our team, a person with the following profile:
- Master’s degree in law (or Master’s studies to be completed by summer 2027 at the latest).
- Doctoral thesis project in contract law or in law and economics analysis.
- Very good knowledge of German and English.
Your benefits
A pleasant working 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
Prof. Laurent Bieri
laurent.bieri@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Please send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format: cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of the minutes of the Bachelor and Master exam results and an electronic version of a research work (Master’s thesis, seminar paper or other scientific publication).
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful and supportive environment;
• Offering working conditions favourable to the reconciliation of different spheres of life;
• Supporting the next generation of researchers.
