Student Assistant: Conducting VR Experiment In Educational Research

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Student Assistant: Conducting VR experiment in educational research

The Professorship for Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich is seeking a motivated student assistant (30%) starting in October 2026.

In this role, you will support research projects involving VR experiments in embodied learning. Your main responsibility will be to conduct experiments according to established protocols, including setting up VR, interviewing participants, and addressing unexpected scenarios during the studies. For interested candidates, there may also be opportunities for future involvement in data analysis or related side projects.

Our research group is dedicated to investigating human cognition and learning processes. We conduct theory-driven research about how people learn and how to develop learning environments to better support learning.

Project background

We are conducting VR experiments on STEM learning, particularly in physics and mathematics. As a student assistant, you will work closely with a doctoral candidate and, after receiving appropriate training, support the data collection process by experimental sessions with participants.

Job description

• Be able to conduct studies independently according to the study protocol.
• Set up VR and address potential technical issues after training.
• Conduct in-depth interviews about users’ experience.
• Manage data properly.

Profile

• You are currently enrolled as a student at a university in an contributed the following documents:

Curriculum vitae (CV), proof of enrollment, and further information about the Professorship for Learning Sciences and Higher Education can be found on our website. If you have questions, contact us.

We exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal.

Note: Pre-selection is carried out by recruiters, not by AI.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology, renowned for excellence in education and research.