Scientific Assistant 40-50 %

About the job

Scientific Assistant 40-50 %

For the research project «Walz 4.0» we are looking for a committed individual with an architectural background and an interest in craftsmanship, new teaching formats, AI as well as communication and social media.

Department: Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering

Start of work: 01.07.2026, initially limited until 31.12.2027 (Application deadline: 15.06.2026)

• Collaboration on the research project including taking on administrative tasks
• Preparation, collaboration in the implementation and documentation of pilot projects and teaching formats
• Professional management and maintenance of social media platforms
• Preparation and processing of research data, including with appropriate AI programmes
• Preparation of documentation material for publications
• Collaboration in the organisation and implementation of summer schools/ symposia/ partner meetings
• You hold a Master’s degree in Architecture, Design or related fields.
• You have experience in project management of research projects.
• You have already worked on and successfully completed research projects.
• You have excellent knowledge of the German language and writing.
• You enjoy conceptual thinking and implementing innovative ideas.

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

The Department of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes and is one of the most traditional yet innovative educational institutions of its kind in Switzerland. In accordance with its legal mandate, it provides teaching, research and development, continuing education, and services for third parties. We offer you an exciting, varied and demanding role in a diverse environment. The workplace is centrally located at the school’s premises in Winterthur.

You will be part of the Institute of Structural Design, a dynamic institute dedicated to researching sustainable construction.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity and innovation.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the website «Working at ZHAW». Here are the key points:

Prof. Dr. Andri Gerber

Co-Head of the Institute of Structural Design

Jocelyn Schaad

Recruiting Manager