Teaching Assistant / Teaching Assistantess

Teaching Assistant for a Bridging Course Project in Refugee Camps

Location: Zurich, fixed-term (10%-30% workload)

We are seeking motivated students in Chemistry or Interdisciplinary Sciences at ETH Zurich (Bachelor or Master level) for an impactful bridging course project focused on chemistry (Matura level) in refugee camps.

Project Background

Under the initiative of Professor Roland Riek, this project aims to provide bridging courses to individuals in refugee camps and similar environments with limited access to secondary and higher education. Our goal is to empower every individual to realize their potential, irrespective of their background or circumstances. Supported by ETH Zurich, these bridging courses for chemistry (Matura level) intend to create a learning environment in refugee camps, addressing the educational and infrastructural gaps necessary for accessing higher education.

Job Description

As part of a team comprised of teaching assistants and researchers, you will design, create, and optimize the bridging course for Chemistry at the Matura level. You will instruct and support local on-site teachers and assist Professor Riek's team with additional tasks related to the bridging course project.

Work hours are flexible, with a maximum of 15 hours per week during the semester and up to 41 hours per week during semester breaks.

Profile

• You are an enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Chemistry or Interdisciplinary Sciences at ETH Zurich.
• You have a keen interest in teaching chemistry at the Matura level.
• You aspire to make a meaningful impact in addressing social and educational inequalities on a global scale.

Work Environment

Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a difference in education and social equity.

We Offer

• A broad range of experience in teaching
• A meaningful work environment
• A highly motivated and competent team
• Flexible working hours that accommodate your studies

We Value Diversity

ETH Zurich champions an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity. We embrace diversity and foster a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students. For more information, please visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website.

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About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are celebrated for our excellent education, innovative research, and the practical application of new knowledge in society. With over 30,000 individuals from more than 120 countries, our university fosters independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Centrally located in Europe while connecting globally, we work collaboratively to develop solutions for today's and tomorrow's challenges.