Academic Managing Director / Academic Managing Directoress / Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Research Fellowess

Join Us at the University of Zurich

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions across various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment centered on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us!

Your Responsibilities

The ITSL offers the opportunity to conduct research on complex questions of utmost societal importance and contemporary relevance. By collaborating closely with fellow researchers, you will contribute to ongoing and future projects addressing key legal challenges within the digital society. This role combines research, academic leadership, and teaching responsibilities. Your duties will include:

• Contributing to, leading, and developing research projects;
• Publishing research in academic journals and presenting your findings at conferences;
• Preparing expert reports and commissioned research studies;
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Your research agenda will also receive support, particularly in the development of a Habilitation project.

Your Profile

• A first-class master's degree in law, ideally from a Swiss university;
• A distinguished doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent);
• Excellent written and spoken German and English;
• The ability to work independently, efficiently, and with attention to detail;
• A strong interest in information and communications law;
• Enthusiasm for teamwork in new research topics and complex legal questions;
• An interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For inquiries, please contact:

Stephanie Volz
Academic Managing Director
stephanie.volz@ius.uzh.ch