Global Security Research & Teaching Assistant

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a research and teaching assistant (100%) in the Chair of Global Security, within the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS). The position offers an entry point after university completion, with fixed-term duration of about two years and opportunities to engage with global security issues.

You will prepare courses, manage the online learning environment, assist with grading, and support research projects, including literature reviews,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations or a related discipline.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, and strong IT skills.
• High degree of independence and the ability to work in a world-leading university environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

IT skills

Independence

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science

Job description

ETH Zurich invites applications for a research and teaching assistant (100%) in the Chair of Global Security, within the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS). The position offers an entry point after university completion, with fixed-term duration of about two years and opportunities to engage with global security issues.

You will prepare courses, manage the online learning environment, assist with grading, and support research projects, including literature reviews,