Research and Teaching Assistant

1000scholars; Zürich; Presencial; CHF 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Public transport pass

Car sharing

ASVZ sports program

Childcare

Retirement provisions

Resumo da oferta

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Research and Teaching Assistant (100%) in the Chair of Global Security. The role involves preparing courses, managing online learning, grading, and supporting teaching- and research-related projects under Prof.

Idler. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Political Science or International Relations, with knowledge of global security, strong English skills, independence, and IT proficiency.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations or related field with knowledge of international politics and global security.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods and strong IT skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare the Chair’s courses each semester and manage the online learning environment, including grading.
• Represent the Chair on the departmental Teaching Committee when needed.
• Support research for teaching and research projects: literature review, data collection/management, editorial support, and presentations; maintain teaching records.
• Collaborate with Prof. Idler and engage with global security issues within a world-leading university environment.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Independent work

IT skills

Formação académica

Master's degree in Political Science or International Relations

Ferramentas

Data collection tools

MS Office / Presentation software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Research and Teaching Assistant

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The newly established Chair of Global Security, held by Prof. Annette Idler, is part of the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS) at ETH Zurich. The Chair examines global security, especially in relation to armed conflicts, the global illicit economy, transitions from war to peace, and the interconnections between local conflict dynamics and global shifts in order and power. Its mixed-methods research programme integrates macro-level theory with detailed, contextualised fieldwork across world regions, combines qualitative, quantitative, and computational approaches, and bridges the social sciences with complexity science and other disciplines. The Chair’s international research group engages closely with international organisations, governments, and civil society. From 2029, Prof. Idler will additionally assume the Directorship of the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich.

The Chair holder, Prof. Annette Idler, is seeking to appoint, as soon as possible or by agreement, a research and teaching assistant (100%).

Job description

• You will prepare the Chair’s courses each semester, manage the online learning environment for the Chair’s courses and help with grading.
• You may be asked to represent the Chair on the departmental Teaching Committee.
• You will also support Prof. Idler with research for teaching and research projects – including literature and background research, data collection and management, editorial support and preparing presentations – and maintain the Chair’s teaching records.

Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations or a related discipline, with specialist knowledge of international politics and global security, and are familiar with the relevant research institutes and publication outlets. You have an excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an advantage. Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, a high degree of independence and very good IT skills round off your profile.
• This position is an ideal entry point after completing a university degree and is fixed-term for about two years. You can look forward to varied and challenging work in a stimulating and motivating environment at a world-leading university. You will work closely with Prof. Idler, gain insight into teaching and research at a newly established chair at ETH Zurich and engage with a wide range of global security issues. There is also scope to develop a small independent research project of your own, for example towards a PhD proposal.

We offer

• Ihr Beruf mit Wirkung: Werden Sie Teil der ETH Zürich, die nicht nur Ihre berufliche Entwicklung unterstützt, sondern auch aktiv zu positiven Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft beiträgt
• Es erwarten Sie zahlreiche Vergünstigungen, wie z.B. ÖV-Abonnemente und Car Sharing, ein breites Sportangebot des ASVZ, Kinderbetreuung sowie attraktive Vorsorgeleistungen

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to [e-mail] (no applications).

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

Further information about the Chair of Global Security can be found on our Website.

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.