Assistant Vice President for Research (m/f/d) — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 20 days ago
Role overview
Assistant Vice President for Research (m/f/d) 80%, Zurich, perpetual Printed Printing For the Office of the Vice President of Research, we are looking from 1. 2026 or by appointment a dedicated and service-oriented personality with a flair for communication and digital transformation who feels comfortable as a team player in a dynamic environment.
The Vice President for Research is a member of the school management of ETH Zurich and, together with her staff and the three associated departments, is committed to the best framework conditions for excellent research. Job description
- Assistant Vice President for Research (m/f/d) 80%, Zurich, perpetual Printed Printing For the Office of the Vice President of Research, we are looking from 1. 2026 or by appointment a dedicated and service-oriented personality with a flair for communication and digital transformation who feels comfortable as a team player in a dynamic environment.
- The Vice President for Research is a member of the school management of ETH Zurich and, together with her staff and the three associated departments, is committed to the best framework conditions for excellent research. Job description
- In addition, you benefit from numerous advantages, including perks, such as for V subscriptions and car sharing, a versatile sports offer of the ASVZ, various offers for child care and attractive social and pension benefits.
What the company offers
- In addition, you benefit from numerous advantages, including perks, such as for V subscriptions and car sharing, a versatile sports offer of the ASVZ, various offers for child care and attractive social and pension benefits.
Application process
- They enjoy further developing the processes in the office using digital tools and AI applications
- You handle the correspondence in German and English independently with the management of various mailboxes and take on general administrative work
- You run the office independently during the holiday representation of the colleague
- The assistant works together with an office colleague and reports directly to the staff management Profile
- Very good MS Office knowledge and secure handling of digital tools, especially Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and AI applications are required
- Project experience in a support function as a plus
- Precise and proactive working methods and clear prioritization even in dynamic and demanding situations
- Reliable and service-oriented personality with pleasure in teamwork A high degree of time flexibility and great commitment is required
Company and context
- You take over the forward-looking, complex appointment coordination and organization with internal and external partners for the Vice President
- They provide administrative and organisational support to the Vice-President for Research and the staff management
- You maintain our website, support us with social media and in the organization of workshops and events
- In this representative key role, we expect a constructive participation in organizational optimization processes
- CV degree with equivalent training, FH degree or equivalent training;
- Several years of professional experience are beneficial
Additional details
- The Vice President for Research is a member of the school management of ETH Zurich and, together with her staff and the three associated departments, is committed to the best framework conditions for excellent research.
- Reliable and service-oriented personality with pleasure in teamwork A high degree of time flexibility and great commitment is required
Notes and original content
- Job description
- Reliable and service-oriented personality with pleasure in teamwork
- A high degree of time flexibility and great commitment is required
Questions about this listing
What salary does ETH Zürich offer for this role?
ETH Zürich lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ETH Zürich offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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