Project Associate / Project Associate

Project Associate Position at D-GESS, Public Policy Group OR University of Lausanne

The Public Policy Group, the Immigration Policy Lab, and the Decision Science Laboratory at ETH Zurich, along with the Labor Group at the University of Lausanne, invite applications for a project associate position starting between July 2025 and August 2025.

Path2Work is a data-driven, scalable job search platform developed by researchers at ETH Zurich and the University of Lausanne. Our goal is to support the integration of refugees into the Swiss labor market while addressing the broader labor shortage in Switzerland. We are currently evaluating the platform’s effectiveness through a randomized controlled trial and are in the process of establishing a non-profit start-up to ensure the sustainable impact of Path2Work. The project is developed in close collaboration with key national partners, including the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and a wide network of stakeholders across Switzerland.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated project team member who is eager to contribute to an impact-oriented project that supports refugees in their job search in Switzerland. As an active team member, you will collaborate with a dynamic and international team of researchers and web developers to further develop the platform and implement new features.

Main Responsibilities

• Project and Logistical Support: Maintain oversight of timelines and deliverables; track tasks and support coordination for platform rollout logistics.
• Administrative Support: Contribute to financial reporting, fundraising activities, and other operational processes.
• Content Creation and Review: Draft, edit, and/or review platform texts and newsletter campaigns.
• Translation Management: Oversee translators and ensure quality of translations.
• User and Stakeholder Support: Respond to inquiries from users, Swiss authorities, and NGOs, and provide assistance during peak rollout periods; review and improve public user profiles.

Location and Employment Details

The position can either be based at the Immigration Policy Lab at ETH Zurich or at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne. In either case, you will closely collaborate with the entire team. The position is initially limited to one year due to third-party funding, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and project needs. As we work toward establishing an independent non-profit organization, there is potential for a longer-term role. While permanent employment cannot be guaranteed at this stage, we are committed to building a sustainable team and hope to offer continued opportunities to strong contributors.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or a Social Science discipline such as Economics, Political Science, or Sociology.
• Previous relevant work experience or internships involving teamwork and project management.
• Excellent command of German, and ideally also English; ability to write clear, engaging, and well-targeted content for a broad audience, including platform texts and public-facing communication. Additional language skills are a plus (particularly Italian, French, Arabic, Farsi, Tigrinya, Turkish, or Ukrainian).
• Strong organisational skills, reliability, attention to detail, and a high degree of precision.
• Willingness and motivation to thrive in a dynamic, start-up-like environment, able to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; additional skills such as Git, data visualization, and data analysis can be beneficial.
• Interest in scientific, evidence-based work, including basic statistical reasoning and survey design.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on an impact-oriented and research-driven project supporting the integration of refugees into the Swiss labor market.
• Highly collaborative work environment within a motivated and supportive team.
• Salary and pension benefits according to ETH standards/UNIL standards.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Academic transcripts
• Contact information for two references

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

If you have questions about the position, please contact the Executive Director of the Immigration Policy Lab, Dr. Philip Grech, at philip.grech@gess.ethz.ch (Subject: Path2Work Project Associate).

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