Student Assistant for Support with Qualitative Interviews - Sustainability & Ethics in Education Initiative / Student Assistantess 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 supports the systematic integration of sustainability and ethics into teaching and learning. The team's goal is to empower students to address global challenges such as climate change, resource justice, and ethical decision-making competently, acting as 'change agents for a better tomorrow'. Our proactive and strategic approach leverages data to shape the future of education at ETH Zurich.

Project Background

You will support an initiative that enhances sustainability and ethics by assisting in the collection of teaching examples across ETH departments and partner universities (ENHANCE+) through qualitative interviews.

Job Description

As a student assistant, you will collaborate with the project team in conducting interviews with members of the ETH community (e.g., lecturers, curriculum developers, student organizations). These interviews are essential for collecting best practices and obtaining a nuanced understanding of the expectations, challenges, and concerns regarding sustainability and ethics in teaching.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

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

Profile

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's or Master's student at a Swiss university
• Motivated to integrate sustainability and ethics into higher education
• Reliable, efficient, and capable of working independently
• Possesses a positive 'can-do' attitude and enjoys providing feedback from a student perspective
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in qualitative research through student assistant roles, seminar papers, or theses
• Basic knowledge of interview transcription using NVivo or similar software
• Confident and precise communication skills in English; proficiency in German is advantageous

Workplace

Your workplace will be within the innovative and collaborative environment at ETH Zurich, known for its commitment to sustainability and excellence in education.

We Offer

• Insight into a strategic educational project at ETH Zurich
• Engagement with future-relevant topics, such as sustainability and ethics in teaching
• The opportunity to contribute valuable student perspectives
• Enhancement of your methodological and communication skills

We Value Diversity and Sustainability

ETH Zurich fosters an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity. We are committed to nurturing a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students. Our dedication to sustainability is evident in our active pursuit of a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below. Please include:

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

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information about the Unit for Teaching and Learning (UTL), please visit our website. For inquiries, contact Dr. Jule Beck at jule.beck@ethz.ch (no application documents).

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is a leading university specializing in science and technology, renowned for its excellent education, cutting-edge research, and direct transfer of new knowledge to society. With over 30,000 individuals from more than 120 countries, we provide an environment that inspires excellence and promotes independent thinking. Situated in the heart of Europe, we are committed to developing solutions for today's and tomorrow's global challenges.