Student Assistant / Student Assistant

Student Assistant at the Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Chair of Work and Organizational Psychology at ETH Zurich is seeking a student assistant (HIWI) to contribute to an exciting project starting immediately or based on mutual agreement.

We are looking for a motivated student assistant to provide operational support for our ongoing research projects. The workload is approximately two days per week, offering flexible scheduling that can be extended during semester breaks. We encourage applications from students interested in a longer-term position, lasting at least until the end of 2025.

Project Background

This position presents a unique opportunity to actively engage in our current research projects, enhancing your knowledge and skills in work and organizational psychology. Current research focuses on:

• Exploring new work processes through the collaboration of humans and AI technologies, specifically in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors.
• Developing an uncertainty regulation intervention to support individuals in navigating uncertainty across various contexts.

Job Description

• Assist in study preparations, data collection, processing, and analysis within both quantitative and qualitative research projects (including programming online questionnaires, recruiting samples, coding interviews, literature reviews, web-scraping, and social network analysis).
• Execute various editing tasks for publications, such as preparing graphics, participating in text editing, data visualization, and creating reference lists.
• Provide general support with additional project-related tasks.

Profile

• An interest in research.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A committed and conscientious approach to work.
• Outstanding command of English; proficiency in other languages, particularly German, French, and/or Italian, is advantageous.
• Experience with statistical software (SPSS, R, MATLAB, Mplus, etc.).
• Strong IT skills (internet research, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Preferably an advanced bachelor's degree (from the 4th semester) or a master's degree.

We Offer

• Valuable insights into engaging research in the field of work and organizational psychology.
• Interesting and diverse tasks.
• A workplace at ETH Zurich (Weinbergstrasse 56/58).
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Gross salary: CHF 30.70 per hour.

Please note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Applicants must have a current enrollment certificate from ETH Zurich or the University of Zurich and must maintain enrollment for the entire duration of their employment.

Value of Diversity

ETH Zurich is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and cultivate a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to learn more about how we create a fair and open environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Interested? Apply Online!

We eagerly await your online application, which should include:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Current transcript of records

Apply online using the form below.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is among the world's leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are renowned for our high-quality education, pioneering research, and the effective transfer of new knowledge to society. With more than 30,000 individuals from over 120 countries, our university nurtures independent thinking and fosters an environment that inspires excellence. Positioned in the heart of Europe and connected across the globe, we collaborate to develop solutions for the pressing challenges of today and tomorrow.