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Assistant (A2)
- 28 February 2026
- 100%
- Geneva
Job summary
The University of Geneva seeks an Assistant-e (A2) in Geneva. Join a stimulating environment and contribute to global studies.
Tasks
- Assist professors in the Bachelor's program on global studies.
- Engage in historical and economic research with a global perspective.
- Participate in academic activities like workshops and conferences.
Skills
- Master's degree in history or economics required; equivalent considered.
- Strong knowledge in economic and social history needed.
- Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
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About the job
Assistant (A2)
Workplace Geneva - Lake Geneva region - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished26 February 2026Assistant
Organizational unit
Global Studies Institute
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100
Workplace
GSI
Application deadline
30-03-2026
Reference
6741
Attachment(s)
It is offering a position of assistant within the Bachelor in International Relations (BARI)
Field: economic and social history / global studies
Job description:
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 constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a three-month notice period for the end of a month.
Salary: class 08/04 to 08/12 at 100% from CHF 68,357.- to CHF 81,246.- gross annual, subject to a temporary freeze on progression by decision of the Council of State.
The application file including
must be submitted exclusively online no later than 19 March 2026.
No paper applications will be considered.
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 influence of an institution founded in 1559.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
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Organizational unit
Global Studies Institute
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
100
Workplace
GSI
Application deadline
30-03-2026
Reference
6741
Attachment(s)
- Cahier_des_charges_A2_Hist Eco_.pdf
(PDF , 64.86kb)
Job description
The Global Studies Institute (GSI) is an interfaculty center of the University of Geneva combining the tradition of regional and international studies and developments in global governance. It favors interdisciplinarity in the study of international and regional relations in order to better understand the new challenges of the contemporary world in their entirety.It is offering a position of assistant within the Bachelor in International Relations (BARI)
Field: economic and social history / global studies
Job description:
- Assist the professor responsible for a course within the BARI
- Be able to integrate into a department conducting historical and economic research on the dynamics and institutions of capitalism, favoring a global perspective, and conduct historical research covering the period from the beginning of the modern era to the early 21st century
- Adopt a variety of methodological approaches for the study of economic and social history
- Monitor and correct exams as well as follow up with students
- Participate in common GSI activities (conferences, workshops, etc.), particularly doctoral activities (seminars, workshops, study days)
- Demonstrate competence and interest in the targeted field as well as the willingness to write a doctoral thesis in global studies (economic and social history and another discipline) or in economic and social history
- Devote 50% of their time to writing their thesis
- Participate in national and international conferences
- Academic publications
Title and required skills
- Hold a Master’s degree recognized by the University of Geneva in history or economics, or an equivalent title
- Provide a record of research work (theses, seminar papers) in the field of economic and social history
- Possess solid knowledge in economic and social history
- Master scientific writing
- Ease in dealing with students (preferably with teaching experience) and ability to work in a team
- Mastery of English and French (oral and written skills)
Starting date
1 August 2026 or to be agreedContact
Information about the position can be obtained from Prof. Juan Flores Zendejas.Additional information
Duration of the engagement: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 constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a three-month notice period for the end of a month.
Salary: class 08/04 to 08/12 at 100% from CHF 68,357.- to CHF 81,246.- gross annual, subject to a temporary freeze on progression by decision of the Council of State.
The application file including
- a cover letter briefly outlining the research project to be developed (maximum 10 lines)
- a detailed curriculum vitae, including the list of publications
- three referees (name, affiliation and e-mail)
- a copy of diplomas
- a copy of work certificates
must be submitted exclusively online no later than 19 March 2026.
No paper applications will be considered.
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 influence of an institution founded in 1559.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
Send to a friend
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