Research Assistant 20-40%
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Faculty of Law, Chair Prof. Alexander
Research Assistant 20 - 40 %
Start of employment 1 September 2025 or by arrangement
The Faculty of Law (RWF) is the largest humanities and social science faculty of the University of Zurich, and it
offers infrastructure and services over 60 chairs.
Your responsibilities
Your activities will include research and adminsitration duties, such as assisting with the management of the UZH
Competence Center of Sustainability and working at the Chair (including updating the Chair's homepage and general
administration), preparing and organizing courses, working on research projects, assisting with Bachelor's and Master's
theses and correcting exams.
The initial contract will be for a six month period with possibility of renewal.
Your profile
- Above average Bachelor's or Master's degree in law from a Swiss University. Students who are about to complete their
Bachelor's degree are also welcome
- Fluency in both English and German (Niveau C2 or above)
- Great interest in European and International Economic Law, business and corporate law, financial regulation and
environmental law and related sustainability issues
Information on your application
Please submit your application incl. CV, letter of motivation, Bachelor's or Master's diploma incl. transcript of
records, possibly letter of recommendation from previous employer or academic supervisor, language certificates (if
available).
What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Faculty of Law, Chair Prof. Alexander
Rämistrasse 74, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Kern AlexanderProfessor Contact Form
Contact question to: Prof. Kern Alexander
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
Research Assistant 20 - 40 %
Start of employment 1 September 2025 or by arrangement
The Faculty of Law (RWF) is the largest humanities and social science faculty of the University of Zurich, and it
offers infrastructure and services over 60 chairs.
Your responsibilities
Your activities will include research and adminsitration duties, such as assisting with the management of the UZH
Competence Center of Sustainability and working at the Chair (including updating the Chair's homepage and general
administration), preparing and organizing courses, working on research projects, assisting with Bachelor's and Master's
theses and correcting exams.
The initial contract will be for a six month period with possibility of renewal.
Your profile
- Above average Bachelor's or Master's degree in law from a Swiss University. Students who are about to complete their
Bachelor's degree are also welcome
- Fluency in both English and German (Niveau C2 or above)
- Great interest in European and International Economic Law, business and corporate law, financial regulation and
environmental law and related sustainability issues
Information on your application
Please submit your application incl. CV, letter of motivation, Bachelor's or Master's diploma incl. transcript of
records, possibly letter of recommendation from previous employer or academic supervisor, language certificates (if
available).
What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Faculty of Law, Chair Prof. Alexander
Rämistrasse 74, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Kern AlexanderProfessor Contact Form
Contact question to: Prof. Kern Alexander
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More