Student Assistant for Strategic Trends 2027

The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich is a center of competence for Swiss and international security policy. It offers security policy expertise in research, teaching, and consulting activities.

Job description

• You will contribute to the publication of Strategic Trends 2027 and work closely with the editors, authors, and graphic designer to prepare graphics for individual analytical chapters. This will include identifying suitable sources and databases; collecting data for infographics and preparing them for design; and graphics and general proofreading.
• You will also support the outreach and promotional activities following the publication of the volume.

It is a fixed-term position (November 2026 through April 2027).

Profile

• You have to be enrolled at a Swiss university.
• Excellent analytical skills and high proficiency in English are essential.
• A background in international relations and proficiency in statistics and data visualization is desirable.

We offer

• We offer a stimulating role in a dynamic environment at a prestigious university.

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

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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.

We look forward to receiving your online application, by October 11, 2026, with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Further information about the Center for Security Studies can be found on our website . For questions about the position please contact Nina Schönbächler at nina.schoenbaechler@sipo.gess.ethz.ch (no application materials).

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.