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.

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

About us

The Swiss Institute of Comparative Law is an in-ternationally 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.