Assistant (A2) PhD student in the Department of Commercial Law at 100%
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Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:29 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as an Assistant (A2) in Commercial Law. Exciting opportunities await at a prestigious institution!
Tasks
- Assist in teaching and research within commercial law domain.
- Prepare and grade assessments for students in the program.
- Support in organizing scientific events and activities.
Skills
- Master's degree in law from a Swiss university required.
- Strong knowledge of German and English preferred.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills needed.
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Assistant (A2) PhD student in the Department of Commercial Law at 100%
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Assistant (A2) PhD student in the Department of Commercial Law at 100%
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Commercial Law
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
01-12-2025
Reference
6621
Attachment(s)
The job description includes in particular teaching and research tasks in the field of company law and ESG aspects and philanthropy law.
The assistant will notably have to prepare and correct continuous assessments and written exams, participate as a jury member in oral exams, and hold office hours to answer students' questions related to the taught subjects. The job description also includes tasks related to research and support for the organization of scientific events.
The assistant will have 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis.
Master's students in law at the Faculty of Law 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.
Good knowledge of German and English is an asset.
Giulia.Neri-Castracane@unige.ch
Application files including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, 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 on the 'apply now' button, before 1st December 2025 (11:59 pm Geneva time).
No paper or email applications will be accepted.
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.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
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Assistant (A2) PhD student in the Department of Commercial Law at 100%
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Commercial Law
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
01-12-2025
Reference
6621
Attachment(s)
- CdC Feb. 2026.pdf
(PDF , 1279.4kb)
Job description
Professor Giulia Neri-Castracane is opening a PhD assistant position in the Department of Commercial Law.The job description includes in particular teaching and research tasks in the field of company law and ESG aspects and philanthropy law.
The assistant will notably have to prepare and correct continuous assessments and written exams, participate as a jury member in oral exams, and hold office hours to answer students' questions related to the taught subjects. The job description also includes tasks related to research and support for the organization of scientific events.
The assistant will have 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis.
Required title and skills
University master's degree in law from a Swiss university, with a good overall average.Master's students in law at the Faculty of Law 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.
Good knowledge of German and English is an asset.
Contact
For any additional information, please contact: Professor Giulia Neri-Castracane:Giulia.Neri-Castracane@unige.ch
Application files including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, 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 on the 'apply now' button, before 1st December 2025 (11:59 pm Geneva time).
No paper or email applications will be accepted.
Additional information
The candidate will be hired on a two-year contract which may be renewed for two successive periods, respectively of two years and one year. The maximum duration of the assistant function is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated with a notice period of 3 months 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.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.
Apply now
Send to a friend
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