Research Assistant / Research Assistantess

Research / Student Assistant for the Swiss Mobility Panel

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Swiss Mobility Panel team, a collaborative initiative from the IPEEP, SPUR, and IVT-TMP research groups, is seeking a Research Assistant to support its ongoing longitudinal survey data collection projects. This project investigates public opinion dynamics in Switzerland concerning environmental policies, planning preferences, mobility behaviors, and their interconnections with other policy areas. Our team employs a unique methodology that combines survey data with geocoded information and survey experiments to address these questions.

Job Description

Types of Tasks

• Program surveys in Qualtrics
• Create documentation such as questionnaires, codebooks, and technical reports
• Assist teams with data analysis and reporting to third-party stakeholders, including SBB and AMAG
• Maintain our custom-made R package and provide support to the research teams
• Support panel management tasks, such as data cleaning and storage

Profile

Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German
• Programming skills in R
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at a Swiss university

Desirable

• Strong command of R Markdown and LaTeX
• Previous experience with Qualtrics
• Willingness and motivation to further develop skills in R and Qualtrics, including programming and spatial data analysis
• Strong oral and written communication skills in French and/or Italian
• Interest in public opinion research, environmental politics, and mobility/travel behavior

Workplace

You will primarily work with the panel survey team, including other research assistants. The work schedule and location are flexible (Hönggerberg-HIL or Zentrum-IFW), with the exception of regular team meetings.

We Value Diversity and Sustainability

Aligned with our core values, ETH Zurich promotes an inclusive culture. We are committed to equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and fostering an environment where the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to learn about our initiatives for an equitable environment that supports personal and professional growth. Sustainability is a key priority for us as we strive towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

The starting date for this position is the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester (approximately September 15 / October 1, 2026). This is a fixed-term position, with a 1-year contract subject to possible extension. Candidates must maintain enrollment at a Swiss University to remain eligible.

We invite you to apply online using the form below. Please include the following documents in your submission as a single PDF:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Recent transcript of records

For more information about the Swiss Mobility Panel, please visit our website. For inquiries regarding the position, please reach out to Jérôme Laviolette (jerome.laviolette@ivt.ethz.ch) and Michael Wicki (wimi@ethz.ch). Please note, only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. Renowned for our outstanding education, groundbreaking fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge to society, we are a vibrant community of over 30,000 students and staff from more than 120 countries. Located in the heart of Europe and connected globally, we collaborate to develop solutions for the pressing challenges of today and tomorrow.