Student Assistant for Prenatal Genetics Project — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Student Assistant for Prenatal Genetics Project
10%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
The Health Ethics & Policy Lab is conducting a SNSF-funded project on the ethics of prenatal genetic testing .
- Student Assistant for Prenatal Genetics Project
- 10%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
- may include:
- Conducting research interviews with participants in French and/or Italian.
Main responsibilities
- may include:
- Conducting research interviews with participants in French and/or Italian.
- Accuracy checking and data cleaning of interview transcripts in the language they are conducted in.
- Reviewing English translations of interview transcripts for accuracy.
- Administrative tasks supporting participant recruitment and data collection, including scheduling and coordinating interviews with other team members.
- The Research Assistant may also support additional aspects of this project based on interest, time and needs. Profile Required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and/or Italian (C1+, preferably mother tongue).
- Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in both languages.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English (B2+).
- Ability to discuss sensitive topics in a caring and empathic manner.
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: Cover Letter CV
- Further information about the project can be found on our website .
- Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal.
- 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 societ
Contacts
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
- Questions regarding the position should be directed to Kelly Ormond ( [email protected] ) (no applications).
Additional details
- 10%, Zurich, fixed-term
- As part of this project, we are conducting interview studies with pregnant patients and families with a rare disease diagnosis to understand their views and experiences with prenatal genetic testing.
- The Research Assistant may also support additional aspects of this project based on interest, time and needs.
- Ability to work independently, reliably, and accurately.
- Interest in bioethics, including genetics and reproductive ethics.
- If you are interested in other aspects of work in our lab, you will be welcome to attend various presentations and journal clubs.
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
- We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
- cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge
Notes and original content
- Job description
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- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich
- We value diversity and sustainability
- Cover Letter
- About ETH Zürich
- into societ
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