Graduate Assistant in Civil Law
Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:23 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international research institution. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Guide and mentor students in their studies and research.
- Contribute to scientific publications with the professor.
- Conduct research for your doctoral thesis.
Skills
- Master's degree in law or equivalent; doctoral thesis project required.
- Strong interest in private law and related fields.
- Ability to work in a multicultural academic setting.
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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 Center of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration is looking for a Graduate Assistant for Professor José-Miguel Rubido.
Job Information
Start date: 01.04.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Work rate: 80% or 90%
Workplace: Lausanne Dorigny
Your Activities
- 50% of the work rate is dedicated to supervising students and collaborating on scientific publications;
- 50% of the work rate is dedicated to completing a thesis.
Your Profile
• Bachelor's or master's degree in law. Possibility to be hired as a student assistant if the master's degree has not yet been completed before spring 2026;
• Doctoral thesis project;
• Interest in private law, particularly inheritance law, real rights, and 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 www.unil.ch/carrieres
For Further Information
Professor José-Miguel Rubido
jose-miguel.rubido@unil.ch
Your Application
Application deadline: 15.02.2026
Applications must be sent with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, exam results, a copy of the master's thesis or another research work, as well as a brief presentation of the doctoral project.
Only applications submitted through 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 for personal development;
• Offering working conditions conducive to balancing different life spheres;
• Supporting scientific succession.
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