Research Associate Disability Rights

40 %

Maternity replacement from 1 February to 30 September 2027

Your tasks – legally demanding, socially relevant and versatile

• Carrying out legal clarifications and research as well as examining decrees, draft laws and ordinances and other matters with a view to disability rights
• Preparation of legal opinions, decision-making bases and other demanding specialist texts
• Support in the development and implementation of legal bases and instruments in the field of disability rights
• Advising and providing specialist support to departments of the cantonal administration and municipalities as well as to external institutions and organisations
• Leading or participating in projects and working groups – with scope for design and specialist responsibility
• Preparation of fundamentals, concepts and reports as well as processing legal and specialist developments
• Short consultation and triage for inquiries from the population

Your profile – legally proficient, strong in communication and committed

• Completed Master's degree in law
• Specialist knowledge in the field of disability rights or a high specialist/personal connection to this subject area
• Competencies and ideally experience in project management
• Understanding of public administration and enjoyment of working in a political environment
• Winning and confident appearance as well as the ability to act sovereignly even in demanding situations
• Conflict and enforcement skills – combined with a constructive and solution-oriented approach
• High oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility, versatility and interest in different specialist and legal issues

For questions about the position

Benjamin Shuler
Head of Disability Rights Office
Tel.:

For questions about the application process

Raffaela Bernold
HR Consultant
Tel.:

Fachstelle für Behindertenrechte

The Fachstelle Behindertenrechte commenced operations in July 2024. It is the cantonal competence center for disability rights.
The team advises and supports the government, the administration and other institutions in the realization of disability rights.

What else you should know:

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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