Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Graduate Assistant in Civil Law
- 27 July 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international education and research institution. This role offers a dynamic work environment and attractive benefits.
Tasks
- Assist in courses and supervise students effectively.
- Conduct personal research towards your doctoral thesis.
- Engage in topics like real rights and inheritance law.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law required.
- Strong interest in private law and related fields.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Is this helpful?
About the job
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.
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 Graduate Assistant for Professor Rubido.
Position Information
Start date: 01.11.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne Dorigny
Your Activities
• 50% of the work rate for course assistance, student supervision, exam assessments
• 50% of the work rate for personal research (thesis)
Your Profile
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law
• Doctoral thesis project, preferably in private property law
• Interest in real rights, inheritance law, notarial law
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
Professor José-Miguel Rubido
jose-miguel.rubido@unil.ch
Your Application File
Application deadline: 15.09.2026
Please send us your complete application file in Word or PDF format.
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 environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life;
• Supporting the next generation of researchers.
unil.ch/egalite
unil.ch/familles
unil.ch/graduatecampus
