Student Assistant (m/w/d)

Your tasks

• Course and Exam administration
• Exam design and grading
• Research support (optional)
• Event Coordination / Administration

Your profile

• Currently enrolled in a Master's Program in International Law
• Proficient in English (minimum C1)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Independent structured working style
• Prior knowledge in international law preferred
• Prior relevant work experience preferred
• Genuine interest in the field and willingness to learn

The Chair of Public International Law at the University of St.Gallen is held by Prof. Dr. Leena Grover. Its research focuses on the law of international peace and security and covers international criminal law, the international law on the use of force, international humanitarian law, international human rights law and general international law. Work at the chair is empirical, interdisciplinary and informed by legal practice. The chair is responsible for several courses in public international law across multiple degree programs.

Application deadline: 16. October 2026 (noon)

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Inspirational Work Environment At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

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