Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Centre for Comparative, European and International Law of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration
is inviting applications for two Graduate Assistant / PhD positions in Sports Law.

Job information

Expected start date in position : April 1, 2025 or to be agreed

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

Activity rate : 80%

Workplace : Lausanne Dorigny, Switzerland

Your responsibilities

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


• 50% max. of the activity rate is devoted to assistant tasks (support for teaching, student supervision and research).

Your qualifications

• Master's degree in law or other degree giving access to admission for a doctorate in law at the University of Lausanne ( Doctorat en Droit - Ecole de droit UNIL ); obtained prior to the commencement of employment.


• Strong motivation for research and preparation of a thesis on one of the unit’s research orientations in sports law:

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

• Writing, analytical and synthesis skills; autonomy; problem-solving ability.


• Interest for working in an interdisciplinary research environment.


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


• Additional assets: bachelor and/or master's degree in Swiss law, previous research experience, practical experience (attorney practice or experience in sports organisations), experience in project management/event organisation.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a variety of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Professor Marjolaine Viret: E-Mail schreiben   

Your application

Deadline : December 20, 2024

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF, containing: a cover letter, a full CV, proposals for doctoral research within the scope of the above-mentioned orientations (2 page max.), a copy of university diplomas and transcripts, an electronic version of sample research work carried out (master's thesis, article, seminar paper).

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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