Assistant (A2)
myScience
Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:09 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Geneva
Assistant (A2)
Workplace Geneva , Lake Geneva region , SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished8 September 2025Assistant
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Civil Law
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
01-10-2025
Reference
6549
Attachment(s)
The assistant has 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis.
Master's students in law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva may also apply, provided they have already obtained 240 ECTS credits and their diploma thesis is about to be completed.
Good knowledge of German is desired.
Application files including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, copies of exam transcripts (baccalaureate, including first series, and master's) and a copy of an academic writing (e.g. master's thesis), must be submitted exclusively online by clicking on the 'apply now' button until 1 October 23:59.
No paper or email applications will be accepted.
The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract which may be renewed for two successive periods, respectively two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant position is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a notice period of 3 months to the end of a month.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
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Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Civil Law
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
01-10-2025
Reference
6549
Attachment(s)
- Terms of reference_ NN_100%.pdf
(PDF , 489.07kb)
Job description
The terms of reference include tasks related to teaching family patrimonial law (3rd year bachelor) and estate planning (master). The assistant will notably have to prepare and correct continuous assessments and written exams, participate as a juror in oral exams, and hold office hours to answer students' questions related to the subjects taught. The terms of reference also include tasks related to research and support for the organization of scientific events.The assistant has 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis.
Required title and skills
University master's degree in law from a Swiss university, with a good overall average.Master's students in law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva may also apply, provided they have already obtained 240 ECTS credits and their diploma thesis is about to be completed.
Good knowledge of German is desired.
Start date
1 December 2025 at 100%.Contact
For any additional information, please contact Olivier Gaillard, olivier.gaillard@unige.ch .Application files including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, copies of exam transcripts (baccalaureate, including first series, and master's) and a copy of an academic writing (e.g. master's thesis), must be submitted exclusively online by clicking on the 'apply now' button until 1 October 23:59.
No paper or email applications will be accepted.
Additional information
Duration of the contract:The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract which may be renewed for two successive periods, respectively two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant position is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a notice period of 3 months to the end of a month.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
Send to a friend
In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID68234.
