80% / Lausanne, Dorigny
You will be integrated in the SICL's team of international lawyers and researchers.
In this interesting environment, you will work under the supervision of the principal investigator of a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation on applicable law, jurisdiction, recognition and international cooperation in the field of filiation with foreign elements. The aim is to respond to the new legal requirements created by the use of innovative methods of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) and new forms of surrogate motherhood.
Your tasks
- Collecting, classifying and analyzing Swiss and foreign law, case law and relevant law and literature
- Aggregation and disaggregation of data, identifying variables and highlighting specific features, leading to different insights
- Drafting comparative reports in comparative civil law, civil procedure and private international law
- Contributing to deliverables (book, workshop and conference)
- Exchange and proactive coordination with all partners of the project
Your profile
- PHD in comparative law (civil and procedural law) or private international law in the field of filiation (including ART and surrogate motherhood) or in family law in general
- Solid knowledge of one or more of the following legal fields: family law, administrative law, filiation (including ART and surrogate motherhood), civil procedure, recognition of foreign acts and decisions
- Able to deliver structured and precise work combined with the ability to put legal knowledge into practice
- Open minded and autonomous team player with good writing skills
- At ease in the use of software as Endnote and Zotero
- Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and a very good command of written and spoken English
Additional information
This is a fixed term position of 4 years linked to a SNSF sponsored research project.
For further information kindly contact Dr. Ilaria Pretelli, legal advisor, Tel: +41 21 692 49 63
Reference number: JRQ$540-11979
About us
The Swiss Institute of Comparative Law is an internationally recognized and innovative center of excellence for comparative law. As an independent administrative unit of the Swiss Confederation, its main task is to make foreign and international law accessible in an objective manner to judicial and administrative authorities, lawyers and notaries, and private individuals. In addition, the Institute supports universities in matters of comparative law and conducts comparative law research.
The Institute has an excellent library containing specialist works on foreign legal systems. The diversity of the collection is unique in Switzerland.
The Federal Administration is attentive to the different needs and backgrounds of its employees and promotes diversity. Equal treatment is a top priority.
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