Student Assistant - GenAI-R&D for Future-Proof Teaching / Student Assistant - GenAI-R&D for Future-Proof Teachingess

Student Assistant - GenAI-R&D for Future-Proof Teaching

20%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

The GenAI-R&D for Future-Proof Teaching group at the ETH AI Center (Zürich-Oerlikon) is dedicated to building fully open-source systems aimed at transforming the way students learn and instructors teach. We focus on innovative tools such as chatbots, automatic problem generation, and automated feedback for handwritten exercises.

Project Background

After supporting 2,000 students per semester with the first-generation Ethel ecosystem, we are now scaling EthelFlow (agent-based core) and EthelApp (front-end for desktop & mobile) to accommodate 20,000 students across a broad spectrum of STEM courses. The platform combines large language and vision models with symbolic math and statistical tools, coupled with agent-based human-in-the-loop workflow management to enhance:

• Course-specific chatbots
• Automatic practice problem generation
• Feedback on handwritten or coded exercises
• Assistance in grading handwritten exams

You will collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and master's students across ETH, turning applied research ideas into production-quality code. Our processes are lightweight and agile, featuring short goals, rapid iterations, and direct contact with instructors and other stakeholders. All our code is open and freely available under GNU-GPL.

Job Description

As a student assistant, you will support our team in developing and enhancing educational software. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the implementation of new features using React and TypeScript
• Supporting Python-based agent pipelines
• Testing tools for recognizing handwritten math, diagrams, or code
• Maintaining clear documentation and reviewing code contributions within our open-source community

Profile

• You are a student enrolled at ETH or in a Swiss University
• Basic experience with React and TypeScript
• Familiarity with Python
• Comfortable working on Linux systems
• Interested in or familiar with Docker (training provided)
• Good communication skills in English
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Experience with Git
• Availability to work on-site at the ETH AI Center in Zürich-Oerlikon for approximately half a day per week

Nice to Have

• Interest in educational technology
• Familiarity with LaTeX

We Offer

• Practical experience in cutting-edge educational technology and AI
• A flexible and supportive working environment
• Direct mentorship from experienced software engineers and researchers
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful open-source projects

Curious? So are we. We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below.

Note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research, and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.