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University of Fribourg
Fribourg, Switzerland
Professor of Legal Informatics and Empirical Legal Research in University of Fribourg – Switzerland
Job Type
Professor
Field
Law
Location
Fribourg, Switzerland
Published
Oct 8, 2026
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Summary
The University of Fribourg seeks two part‑time professors (40‑50%) for up to five years in legal informatics (including legal tech) and empirical legal research. Candidates must hold a doctorate, have strong scientific skills, solid legal knowledge, and a record of publications. Teaching, supervising students, contributing to continuing education and faculty management are required. French or German fluency is mandatory, with the other language at a high level; English teaching ability is an asset. Applications are to be submitted online by 15 October 2026, with the start date 1 August 2027.
Key Facts
| Department | Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law |
| Position Type | Professor |
| Discipline | Legal Informatics |
| Research Area | Legal Informatics |
| Degree Required | Doctorate (PhD) |
| Experience | Teaching experience (preferred) |
| Contract Duration | Five years (initial) |
| Language | French and German (both required), English optional |
| Deadline | 2026-10-15 |
| Required Documents | Online application via university job page |
| Employer Contact | Prof. Hubert Stöckli ([email protected]) |
Key Responsibilities
- Teach and conduct research in legal informatics or empirical legal research
- Supervise students and doctoral candidates
- Contribute to continuing education and faculty management tasks
Required Skills
- Excellent scientific skills
- Passion for teaching
- Solid legal knowledge (law degree, MALS or equivalent)
- Publications in the relevant field
- Ability to raise third‑party funding
- Willingness to participate in university self‑governance
- Perfect command of French or German, high level of the other language
- Ability to teach in English (asset)
Who Should Apply
Applicants with a doctorate in law or a related field, proven research publications in legal informatics or empirical legal research, excellent scientific and teaching skills, and fluency in French and/or German (English optional).
About the Employer
University of Fribourg, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, located in Fribourg, Switzerland, is offering two part‑time professorships in legal informatics and empirical legal research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type?
Part‑time (40‑50%) initially limited to five years.
Which languages are required?
Perfect command of French or German, high level of the other language; English teaching ability is an asset.
How do I apply?
Submit the application through the online link on the university's job page.
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