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Geneva
2 weeks ago
PhD Assistant at the Department of Criminal Law and at the GSI
- 16 April 2026
- 100%
- Geneva
About the job
PhD Assistant at the Department of Criminal Law and at the GSI
Workplace Geneva - Lake Geneva region - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished15 April 2026Help
Organisational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Criminal Law
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100% (50% Faculty of Law - 50% GSI)
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
10-05-2026
Reference
6853
Attachment(s)
The assistant will also be required to perform certain tasks related to other teachings, according to the needs of the department and the GSI.
The job description includes supervising students, assisting with the preparation of course materials, assisting the teacher's research, invigilation and marking of exams, participating in the activities of the Department of Criminal Law and the GSI (conferences, seminars, etc.), and the assistant's own research.
At least passive mastery of German is a condition of employment.
Candidates must intend to write a doctoral thesis in criminal law or criminal procedure.
odette.stierlin@unige.ch
and must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the button below "Apply now" before 10 May 2026 (23:59, Geneva time). No paper or email applications will be accepted.
The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract, renewable 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 three months’ notice to the end of a month.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working 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 gender equality perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
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Organisational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Criminal Law
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100% (50% Faculty of Law - 50% GSI)
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
10-05-2026
Reference
6853
Attachment(s)
- NN_Cahier des charges_1.10.2026_GSI_.pdf
(PDF , 160.15kb) - NN_Cahier des charges_1.10.2026_.pdf
(PDF , 148.35kb)
Job description
The Faculty of Law and the Global Studies Institute (GSI) are advertising a 100% PhD assistant position (50%-50%) under the direction of Professor Bernhard Sträuli for his general criminal law teaching, delivered in the 1st year of the Bachelor of Law and within the framework of the Bachelor in International Relations (BARI).The assistant will also be required to perform certain tasks related to other teachings, according to the needs of the department and the GSI.
The job description includes supervising students, assisting with the preparation of course materials, assisting the teacher's research, invigilation and marking of exams, participating in the activities of the Department of Criminal Law and the GSI (conferences, seminars, etc.), and the assistant's own research.
Title and required skills
Candidates must have obtained a Master’s degree in law from a Swiss university and demonstrate a strong interest in research in criminal law or criminal procedure.At least passive mastery of German is a condition of employment.
Candidates must intend to write a doctoral thesis in criminal law or criminal procedure.
Start date
1 October 2026Contact
For any questions regarding the position, please contact:odette.stierlin@unige.ch
Additional information
Application files must include:- a cover letter
- a curriculum vitae
- copies of diplomas
- copies of examination transcripts (Bachelor and Master)
and must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the button below "Apply now" before 10 May 2026 (23:59, Geneva time). No paper or email applications will be accepted.
The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract, renewable 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 three months’ notice to the end of a month.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working 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 gender equality perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
Send to a friend
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