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

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Strategy and Analytics Team plays a crucial role in integrating sustainability and ethics into teaching and learning at ETH Zurich. Our mission is to empower students to confront global challenges such as climate change, resource justice, and ethical decision-making, equipping them to become 'change agents for a better tomorrow'. We operate proactively and strategically, leveraging data to guide our decisions and shape the future of education at our institution.

As a student assistant, you will contribute significantly to this initiative by providing both organizational and content-related support.

Project Background

Your role will support an initiative focused on promoting sustainability and ethics by collecting teaching examples from various ETH departments and partner universities (ENHANCE+) through qualitative interviews.

Job Description

You will assist the project team in conducting interviews with members of the ETH community, including lecturers, curriculum developers, and student organizations. These interviews aim to gather best practices and develop a comprehensive understanding of the expectations, challenges, and concerns related to sustainability and ethics in education.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support for the interviews (e.g., scheduling, gathering follow-up materials)
• Assisting with transcription and revision of interview transcripts (preparing interviews for knowledge transfer)
• Conducting literature research to aid in the development of additional teaching offerings
• Helping organize workshops to engage the ETH community

Profile

• You are a Bachelor's or Master's student at a Swiss university.
• You are motivated to help integrate sustainability and ethics into higher education.
• You are a reliable, efficient, and independent worker.
• You possess a positive 'can-do' attitude and enjoy providing 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 basic knowledge of interview transcription using Nvivo or similar software.
• You communicate confidently and precisely in English; proficiency in German is an asset.

Workplace

Your workplace will be based at ETH Zurich, in a vibrant and dynamic environment that fosters educational excellence and innovation.

What We Offer

• Gain insight into a strategic educational project at ETH Zurich.
• Work on relevant topics for the future, such as sustainability and ethics in education.
• Contribute student perspectives to enhance educational practices.
• Opportunity to improve your methodological and communication skills.

Valuing Diversity and Sustainability

ETH Zurich is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity. We nurture a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Sustainability is a core value for us, and we are actively working toward a climate-neutral future. For more information on how we create a fair and open environment, visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to your application online using the form below. 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 its excellent education, cutting-edge research, and direct transfer of knowledge into society. Our university attracts over 30,000 individuals from over 120 countries, fostering independent thinking and inspiring excellence. Situated in the heart of Europe, we build connections globally, working collaboratively to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.