Student Research Assistants (HiWi) for 1 semester or 1 year in Zürich

20%-30%, Zurich, temporary

The Chair of Negotiation and Conflict Management (NECOM) in the Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC) at ETH Zurich has several open positions as Student Research Assistants (HiWi) for 1 semester or 1 year.

The group's research and teaching combines the theoretical background of negotiation engineering, game theory, different technical and applied negotiation schools of thought, mediation and conflict management, with the practical appreciation of negotiation based on the mathematical background and more than 30 years of Prof. Dr. Michael Ambühl's diplomatic experience.

We are looking for a student to assist with our courses, seminars or summer schools. Typical tasks comprise the development of case studies of current negotiations and conflicts in international relations, small research tasks or the preparation of lecture materials (slides, homework). The student research assistant will also assist with organizational tasks at the chair (within the scope of (guest-) lectures, seminars or the Swiss School of Public Governance).

The candidate should be enrolled in a master’s program at ETH Zurich or another Swiss university (preferably with a quantitative and/or policy-related field of study like mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, political science, etc.), be available at least 1 day a week in Zurich (300 working hours per year) and possess very good German and English language skills. Having attended one of our lectures (Introduction to Negotiation, Contemporary Conflict Management, Mathematics in Politics and Law) or related courses is a plus.

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.