Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
12 hours ago
Graduate Assistant in Contract Law
- 02 March 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top-tier international teaching and research institution. Embrace a supportive and diverse work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Assist in guiding students and collaborate on scientific publications.
- Conduct personal research for doctoral thesis writing.
- Engage in academic activities within the law faculty.
Skills
- Master's degree in Swiss law or equivalent, with a doctoral thesis plan.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Effective communication and mentorship abilities.
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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 Center of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration is looking for a Graduate Assistant for Professor Morin.
Job Information
Start date: 01.05.2026 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 is dedicated to supervising students and collaborating on scientific publications
• 50% is legally reserved for personal research conducted as part of writing a doctoral thesis
Your Profile
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Swiss law or equivalent diploma.
• Doctoral thesis project.
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 Ariane Morin
ariane.morin@unil.ch
Your Application File
Application deadline: 27.03.2026
Interested candidates are requested to send the following documents - in pdf format - via the University of Lausanne's online system: cover letter, curriculum vitae, exam results, 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 environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different life spheres;
• Supporting scientific succession.
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