Schindler centre for international law

Schindler Centre for International Law 100 %

Start of employment 1 November 2026 (or by arrangement)

The Schindler Centre for International Law is a research centre at the University of Zurich for international law, European law, and comparative constitutional law, with an international orientation in research, teaching, and academic exchange. The Centre is directed by Prof. Oliver Diggelmann, Prof. Christine Kaufmann, and Prof. Matthias Oesch.

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities: Habilitation (post-doctoral qualification) in international space law; teaching courses in the areas of international space law and law of the sea

Your profile

A very good doctorate, a high level of commitment/dedication, and the willingness to build international networks and to pursue continuous interdisciplinary development in both areas of law are expected.

Information on your application

The position begins on 1 November 2026 (or by arrangement). Please submit your application as a single PDF file by 15 September 2026.

What we offer

Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Discounts
  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions

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Conditions of Employment
  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Location

Schindler centre for international law

Rämistrasse 74, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland

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Mirjam Züger Schindler Centre Management
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