Student Assistant CAS ETH in Climate Innovation

Immigration Policy Lab; Zürich; On-site; CHF 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration based on hours worked

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Student Assistant for the CAS ETH in Climate Innovation in Zurich. The dual role supports the Climate Innovation programme in communication and event management, with tasks ranging from refreshing the ETH landing website to organizing lunches, site visits and alumni events.

The position is fixed-term for six months with potential extension; about 8–16 hours per week, remuneration based on hours worked, and start date by arrangement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's (from the 5th semester) or Master's student at a Swiss university in natural or social science.
• At ease with computer skills, quick adaptation to operating new software, and performing basic analysis in excel.

Responsibilities

• Populate the web content management system with updated content.
• Run basic desktop research.
• Conduct simple data analysis and create charts.
• Organise lunches on programme days (18 days).
• Organise 1 Alumni dinner and prepare the roadmap to 4-5 excursions.

Skills

Administration

Event management

English fluency

Analytical skills

Organized

Education

Bachelor/Master student in natural or social sciences

Tools

Excel

Job description

Student Assistant CAS ETH in Climate Innovation

20%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

The CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) ETH in Climate Innovation is a five-month executive programme designed to equip professionals with the necessary competencies to lead the climate transition toward net-zero emissions, thus accelerating the transformation toward a resilient carbon-neutral society.

As a student assistant you will support the climate innovation programme within two areas: 1) communication: by refreshing the official ETH landing website, 2) event management: by managing events, such as lunches, site visits, and social gatherings related to the delivery of the programme in spring semester 2027.

Overall, this dual role will offer you insights in how we communicate a continuing education programme offered at a university, as well as on how to manage the delivery of such a programme.

Fixed-term position for 6 months, with potential extension upon agreement with management team. Start date: by arrangement, as soon as possible.

Job description

You will support the Climate Innovation programme in the following areas:

• Communication:
  • Mainly populate the web content management system with already reworked content.
  • Run basic desktop research.
  • Conduct simple data analysis and turn them into charts.
• Event management:
  • Organise lunches on the days of the programme for a total of 18 days.
  • Organise 1 dinner with Alumni.
  • Prepare the roadmap to 4-5 excursions.

Profile

You are

• A Bachelor's (from the 5th semester) or Master's student at a Swiss university in natural or social science.
• At ease with computer skills, quick adaptation to operating new software, and performing basic analysis in excel

You have

• Some experience with administration / event management
• Excellent soft skills: problem-solving, creativity (new ideas are highly welcome), analytical, reliable and organized.

You communicate confidently in English, written and spoken. Good command in german is welcome.

We offer

• Gain insight into science communication, lifelong learning and climate innovation
• Acquire new skills in the field of communication & event management
• Join a team who thrives to develop innovative and sustainable content to tackle the climate crisis, as well as to work at the interface between science and society.
• Approx. 8-16 hours per week, arranged flexibly around your lectures and examination periods
• Remuneration based on hours worked
• Start date: by arrangement, as soon as possible

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

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 consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

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.