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Teaching Assistant at the Chair of History and Philosophy of Mathematical Sciences - editing work

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

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The chair for history and philosophy of mathematical sciences covers mathematics, formal sciences and formal aspects of other sciences from a variety of humanistic points of view.  

We are looking for a student assistant for technical editing of a textbook on the history of mathematics.

Job description

  • Noting and correcting typos
  • Noting unclear sentences and passages
  • Consolidating the bibliography on Zotero
  • Drawing mathematical diagrams (with a software of your preference)
  • Checking permissions for imported images
  •  Formatting the material in MediaWiki

Profile

We are looking for a motivated and reliable student of a Swiss university with a high level of written English who pays much attention to detail.  Experience with the relevant software/platforms is an advantage

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

Start date between April and June 2025, expected to continue until September 2025.

The anticipated workload is flexible, up to 15 hours per week. Hourly wage.

We can offer a working place in shared office space in one of our rooms on the top floor of the RZ building (Clausiusstrasse 59) and full access to our infrastructure, which can also be used for your study purposes.

We are an international team operating in a flexible work environment, and we invite you to participate in all chair activities. 

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Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents by March 31, 2025. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.

  • half-page letter of motivation
  • CV
  • Evidence of task related experience

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Roy Wagner (wagnerr@ethz.ch)

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.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents by March 31, 2025. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.

  • half-page letter of motivation
  • CV
  • Evidence of task related experience

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Roy Wagner (wagnerr@ethz.ch)

Apply online now

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.