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Digitalization, Software Development and IT staff member

80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

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At the ETH Student Project House (SPH), we inspire and empower students to cultivate a maker-innovator mindset. We believe that by exploring their own ideas and developing personal projects, students gain valuable hands-on experience and learn essential skills for their future. That’s why we’ve created an ecosystem where students - Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral - are encouraged to ideate, build prototypes, and continuously test and refine their creations.

Our interdisciplinary team of 30 people supports students with the tools, knowledge, and guidance they need to pursue their passions. Our well-equipped Makerspace provides access to a wide range of tools and equipment for prototyping. To help projects grow beyond the idea stage, we also offer co-working, ideation, and event spaces, as well as personalized coaching.

To better support ETH students who work on digital projects, we are building a Digital Makerspace. This initiative aims to provide hardware and software tools, digital expertise, and a strong community of digital innovators. Many of our offerings are entirely digital, so we’re developing and running a variety of digital solutions to support this space.

We’re now looking for a new team member to join our Digitalization, Software Development & IT team. Read on to find out if this could be the right fit for you!

Project background

You’ll be working in one of the most inspiring spaces at ETH Zürich - surrounded by 3D printers, computers, whiteboards, ideation tools, custom-designed furniture, and plenty of plants.

We currently have two locations: our main space near the ETH main building, and another on the Hönggerberg campus. We share our open workspace with student project teams, collaborating at eye level and fostering a culture of exchange and creativity. We also work at both locations.

Our community brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, which is why we communicate primarily in English.

We believe in the power of open source and contribute back to the community whenever we can.

Job description

Below is a selection of projects you will be working on:

  • Build the Digital Makerspace:
    • Participate in the design and delivery of services that empower ETH students with their digital projects
    • Create hardware portfolio (AR/VR glasses, video studio, etc.) and make it available to students with a lending system
    • Create a software tool portfolio and make it available to students
    • Develop our offering
  • Digitalization of our processes within SPH
  • Extend and maintain our digital tools:
    • Design and implement a dashboard to visualize the status of our digital services
    • Optimize the entrance terminal User Experience
    • Ensure our digital services are accessible (screen reader support, etc.)
    • Maintain and develop our current website
  • Administering our servers, basic dev-ops and keeping everything up to date
  • Bring your ambitious ideas to help ETH students with their digital projects

Profile

We need your digital expertise to support our students and the team:

  • You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (any field of study is welcome - computer science is not a must-have) or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
  • You are passionate about analyzing, conceptualizing and bringing projects to life
  • You have demonstrable experience with digital tools (e.g. Docker, networking, Unix, Windows)
  • You’re proficient in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, PHP)
  • You’re motivated and able to learn new languages, tools, and technologies
  • You enjoy working with people and are passionate about supporting them
  • You can stay calm and flexible when urgent issues arise (e.g. server downtime or a broken webpage)

A note: research indicates that women and individuals from marginalized groups tend to apply only when they meet all of the criteria. If you believe you’re qualified, but don’t necessarily check every box, please submit an application.

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

We offer a 1-year contract with the possibility to prolong the contract. 

ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.

We believe in personal growth. For that we do regular team feedback sessions and value everyone's opinion. We find the best solutions through diversity.

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity

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.

Curious? So are we.

We’d love to get to know you! Please record a maximum two-minute video clip introducing yourself and the coolest digital project (e.g. webpage, app, project...) you have realized. We're not looking for video production skills - just use your smartphone, be yourself, and don't worry about editing the clip. We want to meet the real you!

Upload the video on a platform of your choice (Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, ...) and include the URL link in your cover letter.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Link to your video clip

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Thomas Frei (thomas.frei@sph.ethz.ch) or Isabella Ilchmann (isabella.ilchmann@sph.ethz.ch). 

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or by post will not be considered.

Further information about the ETH Student Project House and our machines can be found on our website or on Instagram.

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.