Data Scientist / Data Scientistess / Software Engineer / Software Engineeress

Internship - Data Science / Software Engineer

80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Global Health Engineering group is part of the D-MAVT (Mechanical Engineering) department at ETH Zurich. Our multidisciplinary team of mechanical engineers, environmental engineers, economists, and social scientists focuses on addressing challenges in resource-constrained countries.

Our Culture

We are a cohesive team of 15 individuals who embrace a collegial culture. We prioritize transparency and collaboration over traditional scientific publications. Knowledge sharing and the integration of creativity and new technologies into our work processes are key values for us. We continuously reflect on our practices to foster improvement, believing that the world can be bettered through open data.

Project Background

As part of our Open Science team, you will support the development of efficient data cleaning and extraction processes, user-friendly visualizations, and curated data publications.

Job Description

Your contributions will facilitate ongoing projects, including:

• Updating raw data extraction for scientific publications.
• Extracting data from PDF documents to compile metadata for projects funded under the ETH Board Open Research Data (ORD) program.
• Contributing to data packages produced by the openwashdata community.
• Assisting in the creation of R data publication packages such as washr and fairenough.

Profile

• You are passionate about concise and reusable data and code.
• You are proficient with common data science tools, including Git, GitHub, R, Python, RStudio IDE, and VS Code.
• You are familiar with the R Tidyverse packages and have proven skills in problem-solving as illustrated in "R for Data Science."
• You keep abreast of the latest technical developments in Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in academia.

Requirements

• You hold a BSc degree.
• You possess a valid work permit for Switzerland. Please indicate your work permit status (e.g., Swiss passport, work permit).

Workplace

Our office in Zurich offers a conducive environment, with the option for occasional remote work. Employment conditions adhere to university guidelines, which include five weeks of vacation, numerous training opportunities, and a competitive salary of 3000 CHF per month.

We Value Diversity and Sustainability

ETH Zurich is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, promoting equality of opportunity, and respecting the rights and dignity of all staff and students. We strive for a fair and open environment that allows everyone to thrive. Sustainability is a fundamental value for us, and we are actively working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We

We invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities worldwide specializing in science and technology. We are known for our exceptional education, innovative research, and our commitment to transferring new knowledge into society. Our diverse community of over 30,000 individuals from more than 120 countries fosters independent thinking and inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, we collaborate globally to develop solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.