Graduate Assistants in Sports Law (21972)

Introduction

A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 employees and 17,000 students, spread between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it encourages excellence, recognition of individuals and responsibility.

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Presentation

In order to complete its team, the Center for Comparative, European and International Law (CDCEI) of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration is advertising two graduate assistant positions for Professor Viret.

Job related information

Start date: April 1, 2025 or as agreed

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate: 80%

Workplace: Lausanne Dorigny

Your activities

• 50% of the activity rate dedicated to the completion of a doctoral thesis;

• 50% of the activity rate at most devoted to assistance (support for teaching tasks, supervision of students and research).

Your profile

Master of Laws or other degree giving access to registration for a doctorate in law at the University of Lausanne ( Doctorate in Law - UNIL Law School ); obtained before taking up office.

Strong motivation for research and writing a thesis on one of the research themes of the chair in sports law:   

- Regulation of international sport, in particular in matters of integrity (anti-doping, safeguarding) or in matters of gender;
- Role of evidence and scientific expertise in sports policies and sports litigation;
- Interface between sport and human rights.

• Writing, analysis and synthesis skills; autonomy, ability to solve problems.

• Interest in developing within an interdisciplinary research framework.

• Excellent knowledge of English (including writing). Fluency in French and knowledge of German (understanding of legal German) are assets.

• Additional assets: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Swiss law, prior research experience, practical experience (lawyer's certificate or experience in sports organizations), project management/event organization experience.

Your advantages

A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic environment.
Continuing education opportunities, a multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.

More information on www.unil.ch/carrieres

For any further information

Professor Marjolaine Viret: marjolaine.viret@unil.ch   

Your application file

Application deadline: 20.12.2024

We kindly ask you to send us your complete application in Word or PDF format, containing a cover letter, a complete CV, doctoral research proposals within the framework of the aforementioned themes (2 pages max.), a copy of university diplomas and transcripts, an electronic version of a research work carried out. (master's thesis, article, seminar work)
Only applications sent through this site will be considered.
We thank you for your understanding.

Remarks

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• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Guaranteeing an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Providing working conditions that are conducive to reconciling different spheres of life;
• Supporting the next generation of scientists.

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