Global Security Research & Teaching Assistant

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport subsidies

Car sharing

ASVZ sports program

Childcare

Attractive pension benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich's Chair of Global Security seeks a 100% research and teaching assistant to support course preparation, online learning, grading and departmental representation. You will assist in literature reviews, data collection, editorial support, and presentations, while maintaining teaching records.

The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge global security research and collaboration with Prof. Idler's team.

Qualifications

• Master's in Political Science/IR with focus on international politics and global security.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; German is an advantage.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, independence and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Chair's courses each semester and manage the online learning environment.
• Help with grading and may represent the Chair on the departmental Teaching Committee.
• Support research for teaching and research projects—literature/background research, data collection and management, editorial support and presentations.
• Maintain the Chair's teaching records.

Skills

English fluency

Independent work

IT skills

Research methods

Education

Master's degree in Political Science/IR

Job description

ETH Zurich's Chair of Global Security seeks a 100% research and teaching assistant to support course preparation, online learning, grading and departmental representation. You will assist in literature reviews, data collection, editorial support, and presentations, while maintaining teaching records.

The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge global security research and collaboration with Prof. Idler's team.