PhD Assistant Civil Law Department
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Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:09 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as an Assistant-e doctorant-e in Civil Law. This role offers a vibrant work environment and engaging tasks.
Tasks
- Assist in teaching courses on family law and protection of personality.
- Prepare and evaluate exams, participating in oral assessments.
- Support professors in research and publication activities.
Skills
- Master's degree in law from a Swiss university required.
- Strong understanding of civil and family law topics.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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PhD Assistant Civil Law Department
Workplace Geneva - Lake Geneva region - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished7 January 2026Help
PhD Assistant Civil Law Department
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Civil Law Department
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - Assistant professor
Activity rate
100%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
31-01-2026
Reference
6727
Attachment(s)
The assistant's tasks include in particular supervising students attending courses in the field of the law of natural persons and family law, divorce law and personality protection law, preparing and grading exams, respectively participating as a jury member in oral exams, as well as contributing to the professors' research and publication activities.
The assistant has 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis or other scientific publications.
Priority will be given to those wishing to write a doctoral thesis with aspects of the law of natural persons and family law.
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 is a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a three-month notice period 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.
In a spirit of gender equality, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply / Apply now
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PhD Assistant Civil Law Department
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Civil Law Department
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - Assistant professor
Activity rate
100%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
31-01-2026
Reference
6727
Attachment(s)
- 0123_Cahier_des_charges_Assistant-e 100% 01.04.2026 Droit civil.pdf
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Job description
The Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva is offering a 100% assistant position in the law of natural persons and family law, within the civil law department, starting April 1, 2026.The assistant's tasks include in particular supervising students attending courses in the field of the law of natural persons and family law, divorce law and personality protection law, preparing and grading exams, respectively participating as a jury member in oral exams, as well as contributing to the professors' research and publication activities.
The assistant has 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis or other scientific publications.
Required degree and skills
Master of law from a Swiss university, with a good overall grade. Master of law students at the Faculty 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.Priority will be given to those wishing to write a doctoral thesis with aspects of the law of natural persons and family law.
Starting date
April 1, 2026Contact
For further information, please contact professors Marie-Laure Papaux van Delden: Marie-Laure.PapauxvanDelden@unige.ch and Michelle Cottier Michelle.Cottier@unige.chAdditional information
Application files including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a copy of exam transcripts (baccalaureate, including first series, and master's) and a copy of an academic paper (e.g. master's thesis) must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the 'apply / apply now' button, before Saturday, January 31, 2026, 23:59 (Geneva time). 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 is a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a three-month notice period 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.
In a spirit of gender equality, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply / Apply now
Send / Send to a friend
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