Assistant (A2) Department of Private International Law
myScience
Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:03 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as an Assistant-e (A2) in law. This is a great chance to work in a stimulating environment!
Tasks
- Support students and research in private international law.
- Assist in courses like International Commercial Litigation.
- Engage in administrative tasks and thesis preparation.
Skills
- Master's degree in law required; excellent academic record.
- Fluent in French and strong English skills.
- Basic knowledge of German legal terminology preferred.
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Assistant (A2) Department of Private International Law
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Private International Law
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
80-100%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
19-10-2025
Reference
6587
Attachment(s)
The terms of reference include:
The assistant has 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.
Preferably a native French speaker, the assistant must have excellent knowledge of English; a basic knowledge of legal German is desirable.
No paper or emailed applications will be accepted.
For further information, please contact Valérie Winkler, valerie.winkler@unige.ch
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 position is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated subject to a notice period of 3 months 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 as well as your 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 / Apply now
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Assistant (A2) Department of Private International Law
Organizational unit
Faculty of Law
Section / Division
Department of Private International Law
Position
Assistant (A2)
Position code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Activity rate
80-100%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Application deadline
19-10-2025
Reference
6587
Attachment(s)
- NN_Cahier_des_charges_A-MA.pdf
(PDF , 261.43kb)
Job description
Supervision tasks for students and research in the field of private international law.The terms of reference include:
- tasks related to the teaching of ' International Commercial Litigation ' (master) and ' Family in Private International Law ' (master) as well as the seminar on ' International Child Protection '. Updating course materials, answering students' questions related to the subjects taught, supervising the work of students enrolled in the seminar, participating as a juror in oral exams.
- Research, proofreading, editorial work.
- Usual administrative tasks.
The assistant has 50% of the activity rate for the preparation of a doctoral thesis.
Required degree and skills
University master's degree in law from a Swiss university, with an excellent overall grade.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.
Preferably a native French speaker, the assistant must have excellent knowledge of English; a basic knowledge of legal German is desirable.
Starting date
1.12.2025Contact
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 on the ' apply / apply now ' button, before 19 October 2025.No paper or emailed applications will be accepted.
For further information, please contact Valérie Winkler, valerie.winkler@unige.ch
Additional information
Duration of the contract: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 position is five years. The first year constitutes a probationary period during which the employment relationship may be terminated subject to a notice period of 3 months 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 as well as your 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 / Apply now
Send / Send to a friend
In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID68438.
