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Research Assistant / PhD Student in Legal History, Sociology of Law and Criminal Law University of St.Gallen in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Available
Country
Switzerland
University
University of St. Gallen
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About this position
The University of St.Gallen’s Chair of Legal History, Sociology of Law, and Criminal Law, led by Prof. Dr. Lukas Gschwend, is seeking a research assistant / PhD student to contribute to its research and teaching activities.
The role combines academic research with teaching support. The successful candidate will help prepare and deliver lectures, organize seminars and scientific events, and support the design, administration and supervision of examinations and other teaching formats. The position also includes participation in research projects, preparation of scientific publications, lectures and conference contributions, and independent investigation of legal questions.
The Chair’s research examines the history of criminal law and crime, the history of legal thought and scholarship, and the history of economic law. Its work places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary and historically grounded analysis of legal and social issues. In teaching, the Chair connects legal history, sociology of law and criminal law with the historical, social and theoretical contexts of legal scholarship.
The position offers a research-and-teaching environment with opportunities to pursue a doctorate under the University of St.Gallen’s guidelines, contribute to publications and research projects, attend academic events, and undertake the CAS HSG in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must have successfully completed a BLaw/BLE or be pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Law (MLaw or MLE), and are expected to fulfill the doctoral requirements of the University of St.Gallen. Applicants should have a particular interest in basic legal subjects and criminal law, demonstrate utmost reliability, proactive thinking, a goal-oriented and independent work ethic, fluency in German with very good written and spoken German skills, and excellent knowledge of MS Office applications.
How to apply
Submit an online application through the application portal, preferably quoting job ID 2857.
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Professors
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Switzerland
Research Interests
Criminal Law
Law
Economics Llm
Legal History
History
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