Administrative Employee in Study and Doctoral Administration (m/f/d) 60%-80%
ETH Zürich
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:31 October 2025
- Workload:60 – 80%
- Place of work:Zurich
Administrative Employee in Study and Doctoral Administration (m/f/d)
60%-80%, Basel, permanent
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading technical and natural sciences universities. It is known for its excellent teaching, pioneering basic research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into practice.
The Department of Biosystems (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich in Basel is looking for an Administrative Assistant for Study and Doctoral Administration starting immediately or by arrangement.
Job description
In the study administration, you will work closely with the department's study coordinator and jointly support students and lecturers in administrative matters. In particular, you will take responsibility in the following areas:
- Contact person for prospective students, students, and lecturers
- Processing of course registrations, grade reports/transfers, and project registrations in the ETH teaching applications
Together with the doctoral administration team, you will accompany and support doctoral students and professors of the department throughout the entire doctoral process – from registration to the final examination.
You will also independently handle general administrative tasks including correspondence in German and English and assist in the planning, organization, and execution of events. Vacation and substitutions are mutually covered within the team.
Profile
- You have several years of experience in a demanding, dynamic administrative environment and ideally have experience in the university sector
- In addition to confident German, you have excellent English skills in spoken and written form
- You bring solid knowledge in handling MS Office and are confident navigating complex IT system landscapes
- You are well organized, enjoy working independently, reliably, and responsibly. Team spirit, flexibility, and a sense of humor complete your profile.
Workplace
Workplace
We offer
- Your profession with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive changes in society
- A friendly, committed, and helpful team
- A varied activity in an international and academic environment
- Flexible working hours and attractive employment conditions
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
Diversity and sustainability are important to us
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Work certificates
- Diplomas
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered.
For more information about the Department of Biosystems (D-BSSE), please visit our website www.bsse.ethz.ch . For inquiries, Ms. Simone Zuber, simone.zuber@bsse.ethz.ch (no application documents), is happy to assist you.
We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
For personnel placement, the ETH Zurich terms and conditions apply.
