Assistance with completing a dissertation in Roman law — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education.
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Company and context
- The activity includes support in research and teaching, especially in the field of Roman law, as well as participation in the organization of the chair.
- In addition to the assistant, you write a dissertation and deepen the necessary knowledge.
- The working time is devoted in equal parts (every 30%) to the assistance or scientific activity.
- You will also participate in seminars, workshops, colloquia and conferences.
- They are involved in a small, collaborative team with short paths, close supervision and regular exchange about ongoing research projects. Requirements Formal requirements
- Completed law degree at the time of entering the job.
- Readiness for a doctorate in Roman law with enrollment at UZH.
- Excellent knowledge of German (C2) in word and writing.
- Knowledge in other scientific languages is advantageous. Technical requirements
- Intellectual curiosity and pronounced joy in research and teaching.
Additional details
- They are involved in a small, collaborative team with short paths, close supervision and regular exchange about ongoing research projects. Formal requirements
- Knowledge in other scientific languages is advantageous. Technical requirements
- Readiness for academic profile development and further qualification in the field of Roman law as well as other ancient legal traditions. Personal requirements
- Openness to new, interdisciplinary, questions.
Notes and original content
- They are involved in a small, collaborative team with short paths, close supervision and regular exchange about ongoing research projects.
- Requirements
- Formal requirements
- Knowledge in other scientific languages is advantageous.
- Technical requirements
- Readiness for academic profile development and further qualification in the field of Roman law as well as other ancient legal traditions.
- Personal requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 91'500 - 128'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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