Research Assistants (Law, Computer Science, or related fields)

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Impactful research

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich invites highly motivated Research Assistants (Law, Computer Science, or related fields) to join the SNSF-funded project “Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary,” working on real-world AI applications for the Swiss judiciary in close collaboration with courts and partners across Switzerland.

The position offers flexibility in contributions and tasks, including stakeholder interactions, project organization, documentation, AI prototype development, and research activities.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled as a student at a Swiss university.
• Background in Law, Computer Science, or Data Science.
• Interest in AI and judiciary applications.

Aufgaben

• Support stakeholder interactions with courts and judicial actors.
• Organize and coordinate project activities.
• Contribute to project management tasks (documentation, coordination, project website).
• Support the development and refinement of AI-based research prototypes.
• Assist in research activities.

Kenntnisse

Practical programming experience

German language skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Currently enrolled at a Swiss university

Jobbeschreibung

Research Assistants (Law, Computer Science, or related fields)

As part of the SNSF-funded project “Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary”, we work on real-world applications of artificial intelligence for the Swiss judiciary in close collaboration with courts and partners across Switzerland. We are looking forResearch Assistants (Law, Computer Science, or related fields).

We are looking for highly motivated Research Assistants to support our SNSF-funded research project.

The position offers a wide range of possible contributions, depending on your background and interests. Tasks may include:

• Supporting stakeholder interactions, including communication and collaboration with courts and judicial actors
• Assisting in the organization and coordination of project activities
• Contributing to project management tasks (e.g., documentation, coordination, project website)
• Supporting the development and refinement of AI-based research prototypes
• Assisting in research activities

This flexibility allows candidates to engage with the project in ways that best match their skills and interests.

Our offices are located in downtown Zurich, and the working languages are German and English.

Profile

We are looking for students enrolled at a Swiss university who are enthusiastic about contributing to an interdisciplinary research project on AI in the judiciary.

We particularly welcome candidates with a background in:

• Law, especially with an interest in AI and judicial processes
• Computer Science or Data Science, especially with practical programming experience
• Currently enrolled as a student at a Swiss university

We are also open to candidates from other disciplines who demonstrate a strong motivation to contribute to our project.

• Experience with project management and German language skills are a plus.

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

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.

For further information, please visit our website . For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Jakob Merane at [e-mail] .

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

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising inscience and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education,cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledgeinto society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find ouruniversity to be a place that promotes independent thinking and anenvironment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe,yet forging connections all over the world, we work together todevelop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.