Two professors: Legal Informatics and Empirical Legal Research

Ref 2579809 | Date: 18 Sept 2026 State of Fribourg Would you like to contribute to the development of the canton of Fribourg, have a public service spirit, and are looking for a varied position that makes sense? At the State of Fribourg, you will work for the largest employer in the canton. Listening, dynamic and future-oriented, the cantonal administration, and its establishments, are at the service of the Fribourg population. Two professors: Legal Informatics (40-50%) and Empirical Legal Research (40-50%) IMPORTANT ATTENTION: Do not use the "apply" button at the top of this page: your application would not be processed. Apply directly to the following address: [Write an email](< >) to Prof. Jacques Dubey, Dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of Fribourg. 40 to 50% for each of the two positions. We gladly accept your application for either of these professor positions, but you also have the possibility to apply simultaneously for both positions. Who are we? Teaching, research, jobs, events: the University of Fribourg is a space of innovation and an important engine for the economic and cultural life of the region. It attracts students and researchers from all over Switzerland and the world, it marks the daily life of the bilingual city of Fribourg, since its foundation in 1889. Your missions The positions are initially limited to five years. * You teach and conduct research in the field of legal informatics (including Legal Tech) respectively of empirical legal research. * You supervise students and support doctoral students in writing their thesis. * You also engage in continuing education and the management tasks of the Faculty. Desired profile * You possess excellent scientific skills and are passionate about teaching. * You hold a doctorate in a field that allows you to contribute significantly to the field of legal informatics respectively of empirical legal research. * You also possess solid legal knowledge, attested by a university degree in law (BLaw), an MALS or an equivalent degree. * You have already published articles in the field of legal informatics respectively of empirical legal research. * Ideally, you also have experience in teaching. You are capable of raising third-party funds and are willing to participate in university self-management. * You perfectly master French or German and the other language at a high level allowing you to teach in that language. The ability to teach in English is also an asset. Contact details of contact persons Prof. Hubert Stöckli, President of the structure commission of the Faculty, [Write an email](< >) jpid8edde65jm jpit0938jm jpiy26jm