Student Assistant for Support with Qualitative Interviews - Sustainability & Ethics in Education Initiative / Student Assistant for Support with Qualitative Interviews - Sustainability & Ethics in Education Initiative

Student Assistant for Support with Qualitative Interviews - Sustainability & Ethics in Education Initiative

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Strategy and Analytics Team is committed to the systematic integration of sustainability and ethics into teaching and learning. Our mission is to empower students to tackle global challenges such as climate change, resource justice, and ethical decision-making, positioning them as 'change agents for a better tomorrow'. The team operates proactively and strategically, utilizing data-driven insights to shape the future of education at ETH Zurich.

As a student assistant, you will play a vital role in embedding sustainability and ethics within education at ETH Zurich by providing organizational and content-related support.

Project Background

You will support an initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and ethics through the collection of teaching examples across ETH departments and partner universities (ENHANCE+) via qualitative interviews.

Job Description

You will assist the project team in conducting interviews with members of the ETH community (e.g., lecturers, curriculum developers, student organizations). These interviews are designed to collect best practices and gain a comprehensive understanding of the expectations, challenges, and concerns regarding sustainability and ethics in teaching.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administrative support for interviews (e.g., scheduling, gathering follow-up materials)
• Transcription and revision of transcripts (transforming interviews into actionable examples for knowledge transfer)
• Conducting literature research to support the development of additional teaching initiatives
• Organizing workshops to engage the ETH community

Profile

• You are a Bachelor's or Master's student at a Swiss university.
• You are eager to contribute to the integration of sustainability and ethics into higher education.
• You demonstrate reliability, efficiency, and independence in your work.
• You possess a positive 'can-do' attitude and enjoy offering feedback from a student perspective.
• You are proficient in MS Office.
• You have experience in qualitative research through student assistant roles, seminar papers, or theses.
• You have foundational knowledge of interview transcription using Nvivo or similar software.
• You can communicate confidently and clearly in English; proficiency in German is a plus.

Workplace

Your work will be based at ETH Zurich, where you will thrive in a vibrant academic environment committed to innovation and excellence.

We Offer

• Insight into a strategic educational project at ETH Zurich.
• Opportunities to engage with relevant topics like sustainability and ethics in education.
• The chance to contribute valuable student perspectives.
• A platform to enhance your methodological and communication skills.

We Value Diversity and Sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich fosters an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity, and nurtures a work and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to see how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to thrive. Sustainability remains a core value for us as we work tirelessly towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

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

• Curriculum vitae (1-2 pages)
• Motivation letter
• Two references/contacts

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich stands as one of the world's leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are recognized for our exceptional education, pioneering research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge to society. Approximately 30,000 people from over 120 countries view our university as a place that promotes independent thinking and cultivates an environment that inspires excellence. Strategically located in the heart of Europe, yet connected globally, we collaborate to develop solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.