The Strategy and Analytics Team helps ETH Zurich make decisions about teaching. We take data that exists at different levels (individual courses, degree programmes, whole departments) and combine it into measures that show what teaching and learning conditions actually look like across the university. The Rectorate and the departments use these analyses to gain a systemic view of teaching and decide what to do next.
As a student assistant, you will support the QdL (Quantification of Teaching Engagement) project in its day-to-day work: preparing and analysing existing data on teaching activity, turning the results into clear charts and short presentations, and keeping the project's documentation in order. You will also support other related projects of the Strategy and Analytics Team with minor preparatory work. Overall, this role gives you a close view of how a university measures teaching engagement.
Fixed-term position for a maximum of one year from the start date. Start date: by arrangement, as soon as possible.
Project background
The QdL project aims to build a consistent picture of teaching by making its full breadth visible, described in measures that are intelligible and shared by all 16 departments. The goal is a better internal representation of what teaching actually involves, and more transparency about it within ETH.
Reaching this goal means understanding what the existing data says, where data are missing, which ways of describing teaching engagement work for every department, and how to present results so that they are legible to people who did not build the model. That is where this position comes in.
Job description
You will support the QdL (Quanification of Teaching Engagement) project in the following focus areas:
- Preparing and structuring existing data sets and carrying out descriptive analyses (mainly in Excel)
- Turning results into charts, tables and short slide sets, and presenting them to the team
- Documenting data sources, definitions and processing steps so that analyses stay traceable
- Administrative support for the project: documentation, correspondence, minute-taking, scheduling and filing
- Assisting with the preparation of meetings and workshops, including materials and follow-up documentation
- Basic desk research and preparatory work for other related projects of the Strategy & Analytics Team
Profile
- You are a Bachelor's (from the 3rd semester) or Master's student at a Swiss university in psychology, sociology, education or a related social science
- You have first experience in a teaching context, e.g., as a tutor or teaching assistant, or supervising exercise sessions
- You are confident with Excel and comfortable working with structured data
- You work accurately and in a structured way, and you pay attention to detail in data and documentation
- You work independently, take the initiative in clarifying open questions, and handle internal and partly confidential data with discretion
- You can explain results concisely to people who did not do the analysis
- You communicate confidently in German and English, written and spoken
We offer
- Gain insight into a strategic project to enhance quality in teaching at ETH Zurich
- Have the opportunity to contribute student perspectives
- Room to develop your analytical, visualisation and communication skills, with close guidance from an experienced project team
- Approx. 10–15 hours per week, arranged flexibly around your lectures and examination periods, remunerated on the basis of hours actually worked
- Start date: by arrangement, as soon as possible
Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich
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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 are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application, including the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (1–2 pages)
- Two references/contacts of previous employers/supervisors
- Current transcript of records
- Motivation letter
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Further information about the Unit for Teaching and Learning (UTL) can be found on our website.
For inquiries, please contact Marina Haller at marina.haller@ethz.ch (no application documents).
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.
About ETH Zurich
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.