Graduated Assistants in Contract Law
Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:14 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top international research institution, with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a supportive work environment and numerous benefits.
Tasks
- Assist in research and teaching obligations in law.
- Develop a doctoral thesis in law or economic analysis.
- Support student mentoring and scientific publications.
Skills
- Master's in law completed by summer 2026 or in progress.
- Strong knowledge of German and English.
- Ability to collaborate in a multicultural academic environment.
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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 two graduated assistants in contract law for Professor Laurent Bieri.
Job-related information
Start date: 01.02.2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 90%
Workplace: Lausanne Dorigny
Your activities
• 50% of the activity rate will be dedicated to completing a thesis;
• Up to 50% of the activity rate will be devoted to supervising students and collaborating on scientific publications.
Your profile
• Master’s degree in law completed or to be completed by summer 2026 at the latest.
• Possibility to be hired as a student assistant if the master’s degree has not yet been completed before summer 2026
• Doctoral thesis project in contract law or in economic analysis of law
• Very good knowledge of German and English.
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 Laurent Bieri
laurent.bieri@unil.ch
Your application file
Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Applications must be sent with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bachelor and master exam results, copy of the master’s thesis or another research work in Word or PDF format
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 spheres of life;
• Supporting scientific succession.
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