Teaching Assistant for a Bridging Course Project in Refugee Camps

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

We are looking for motivated students in Chemistry or Interdisciplinary Sciences at ETH Zurich (Bachelor or Master level) for a bridging course project for chemistry (Matura level) in refugee camps.

Project background

Professor Roland Riek initiated a project to offer bridging courses to individuals in refugee camps and other environments with very restricted access to secondary and higher education. The aim is to offer every individual the opportunity to achieve their potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. The project is supported by ETH Zurich. The bridging courses for chemistry (Matura level) create a learning environment in refugee camps to fill the educational and infrastructural gap to access higher education.

Job description

In a team of teaching assistants and researchers, you design, create and optimize the bridging course for Chemistry on Matura level, you instruct and support the local on-site teachers and you support the team of Professor Riek in further tasks rearding the bridging course project.

During the semester, the workload is max. 15 hours per week. During the semester break, the work load is max. 41 hours per week.

Profile

You are an enrolled Bachelor or Master student in Chemistry or Interdisciplinary Sciences at ETH Zurich.
You are interested in teaching chemistry on Matura level.
You want to make an impact in combating the social and educational global inequalities.

Workplace

We offer

Broad work experience in teaching
A meaningful work environment
A highly motivated and competent team
Flexible working hours, compatible with your studies

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

CV
Motivation letter

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

Further information about the Institute of Molecular Physical Science and the Riek group can be found on our websites: Institute of Molecular Physical Science (IMPS)and Biological Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Sara Zimmermann, institute's coordinator (sara.zimmermann@phys.chem.ethz.ch) (no applications).

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

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.