Listed on Orbital Diplomat 22 Aug 2026
The University of Zurich is seeking a Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Assistant specialising in Space Law and the Law of the Sea. The position is based at the Faculty of Law and involves both research and teaching responsibilities in these intersecting fields of international law. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the academic development of space law and maritime law scholarship at one of Europe's leading research universities. The successful candidate will support the Chair's research agenda and may pursue independent scholarly work in these areas. (Original posting in German)
Doctorate (PhD) in law, preferably with a focus on public international law, space law, or law of the sea Excellent academic record Experience in legal research and academic writing Ability to teach in German and/or English Strong interest in space law and/or law of the sea Capacity to work independently and as part of a research team