Job opportunity
At the ETH Student Project House (SPH), we inspire and empower students to cultivate a maker-innovator mindset. By exploring their own ideas and developing personal projects, students gain valuable hands-on experience and learn essential skills for their future. That’s why we’ve created an ecosystem where students—Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral—are encouraged to ideate, build prototypes, and continuously test and refine their creations.
Our interdisciplinary team of 30 people supports students with the tools, knowledge, and guidance they need to pursue their passions. Our well-equipped Makerspace provides access to a wide range of tools and equipment for prototyping. To help projects grow beyond the idea stage, we also offer co-working, ideation, and event spaces, as well as personalized coaching.
To better support ETH students who work on digital projects, we are building up a Digital Makerspace. This initiative aims to provide hardware and software, digital expertise, and a strong community of digital innovators. Many of our offerings are entirely digital, so we’re developing and running a variety of digital solutions to support this space.
We’re currently seeking a new team member to join and shape our Digital Makerspace team. Read on to discover if this could be the right fit for you!
You’ll be working in one of the most inspiring spaces at ETH Zürich, surrounded by 3D printers, computers, whiteboards, ideation tools, and custom-designed furniture. We have two locations: a five-storey house near the ETH main building and one on the Hönggerberg campus. Our open workspace fosters collaboration and a culture of exchange and creativity.
Our community brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, which is why we primarily communicate in English. We believe in the power of open source and giving back to the community whenever we can.
Below is a selection of projects you will be working on:
To support our students and the team effectively, you should meet the following qualifications:
Research indicates that women and individuals from marginalized groups often apply only when they meet all criteria. If you believe you’re qualified but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply online using the form below.
Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive change in society. You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets, car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits. We offer a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension, with funding granted for a minimum of 3 years.
We emphasize personal growth through regular team feedback sessions and value everyone’s opinion, as we believe the best solutions arise from collaboration.
We’d love to get to know you! Please record a maximum two-minute video clip introducing yourself and showcasing the coolest digital project you've realized (e.g., webpage, app, project). We are not looking for video production skills; just use your smartphone, be genuine, and don’t worry about editing. We want to meet the real you!
Upload the video to a platform of your choice (Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) and include the URL link in your cover letter.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Please apply online using the form below.
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Isabella Ilchmann at isabella.ilchmann@sph.ethz.ch.
We look forward to your application!
To learn more about the ETH Student Project House and our machines, visit our website or follow us on Instagram.