Beschreibung
Administrative Assistant in Teaching and Research (m/f/d)
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading technical and natural science universities. It is renowned for its excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into practice.
The Chair of Plant Evolutionary Genetics led by Prof. Kirsten Bomblies is based at the Institute of Molecular Plant Biology within the Department of Biology. To strengthen our team, we are seeking an Administrative Assistant for Teaching and Research starting 1 September 2026.
Job Description
- The varied range of tasks includes administrative support for teaching and research at the Chair of Prof. Kirsten Bomblies at the ETH Zurich Hönggerberg campus
- This includes general secretarial duties, organisation and management of administrative processes, event organisation, correspondence in German and English, scheduling, and coordination with various departments within ETH Zurich’s central services
- Furthermore, you will be responsible for maintaining and further developing our website in the AEM Content Management System and supporting our technicians in the laboratory
Profile
- You have completed commercial training and/or hold a degree from a university of applied sciences or university
- In both cases, we expect solid professional knowledge in administration as well as personnel and financial management
- You are a team player, characterised by a very independent, structured and reliable working style, and act proactively, discreetly and service-oriented
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken, as well as confident use of common IT applications are required
We Offer
- We offer diverse opportunities for further training so that you can continuously develop both professionally and personally
- Our team is motivated, internationally diverse, and fosters open, appreciative communication at eye level
- You can expect a modern working environment with contemporary equipment
Diversity and Sustainability are Important to Us
In line with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and maintain a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity webpage, you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop 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 with the following documents:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
- and relevant work references and diplomas
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by email or post will not be considered.
Further information about Plant Evolutionary Genetics can be found on our website. For enquiries, please contact Ms Brigitte Wipfli, Tel. +41 44 633 82 87 or email brigitte.wipfli@biol.ethz.ch (no application documents), who will be happy to assist you.
Please note that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.