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

ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich is seeking Research Assistants (Law, Computer Science, or related fields) to support an SNSF-funded project on Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary. The role offers diverse contributions, including coordinating project activities and assisting in AI research prototypes.

We welcome candidates enrolled at a Swiss university with backgrounds in law or CS/data science. German language skills are a plus, and a strong motivation for interdisciplinary collaboration with courts and judicial

Qualifikationen

• Enrollment as a student at a Swiss university with interest in AI and judiciary.
• Background in Law or Computer Science/Data Science.
• Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary project and engage with courts.

Aufgaben

• Support stakeholder interactions with courts and judicial actors
• Organize and coordinate project activities
• Contribute to project management tasks and documentation
• Support development of AI-based research prototypes
• Assist in research activities

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary collaboration

German language skills

Research activities support

Ausbildung

Currently enrolled as a student at a Swiss university

Tools

Programming experience

Jobbeschreibung

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).

Job description

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.

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
• 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

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About ETH Zürich

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.