Research Assistants (Law)

Institute of Technology in Architecture, ETH Zurich; Zurich; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technical university is seeking Research Assistants in Law to support legal research related to AI and contract design. Ideal candidates are advanced law students with a passion for legal topics. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing teaching materials and research on current legal challenges. This part-time position offers competitive pay according to ETH standards, along with several benefits such as public transport tickets.

Benefits

Public transport season tickets

Childcare

Attractive pension benefits

Qualifications

• Advanced law students with excellent grades and prior research experience preferred.
• Interest in legal research related to law and technology, especially AI.
• Strong motivation and creativity in searching for relevant research materials.

Responsibilities

• Support instructors in preparing teaching materials and legal research.
• Research on fairness in AI, AI Act, and tech regulation.

Job description

Overview

10%-20%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Law, Economics, and Business research group, headed by Professor Dr. Alexander Stremitzer at ETH Zurich is searching for Research Assistants (Law).

We are looking for highly motivated law students with an interest in legal research related to law and technology (including a strong focus on AI) and/or contract design. The work will support upcoming courses in these areas during the fall semester.

Responsibilities

Research assistants will support the instructors in preparing teaching materials and performing legal research for the class. Topics for which research will be requested will cover frontier issues, including fairness and discrimination in AI, the rollout of the AI Act, and the fast-evolving landscape of tech regulation. Salaries are competitive and paid according to ETH standards.

Profile / Qualifications

We are looking for advanced law students (preferably advanced Bachelor or at Master level) with an interest in collaborating with a multi-disciplinary and international team of legal researchers. A successful candidate will have excellent grades and preferably some prior experience in research support. We particularly value candidates who are used to and comfortable addressing cutting-edge research questions where they must be creative and dogged in searching for relevant source materials.

Workplace / We offer

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• We are actively committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

Application and Contact

We Look Forward To Receiving Your Online Application Including:

• a cover letter (detailing your relevant experience/interest)
• transcripts
• a CV

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jakob Merane by email at [e-mail] (no applications).

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising 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.