Animal/Agricultural Caretaker for our Deer Enclosure (m/f/d) 20%-30%
ETH Zürich
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:25 September 2025
- Workload:20 – 30%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join ETH Zürich as a Tier-/Landwirtschaftspfleger:in for our deer enclosure. This role offers a unique chance to engage with wildlife in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Care for deer and maintain their habitat in Walchwil.
- Document health assessments and collaborate with researchers.
- Contribute to the welfare of animals and upkeep of facilities.
Skills
- Experience in animal care, agriculture, or landscaping preferred.
- Enjoy physical outdoor work and demonstrate reliability.
- Work independently with a sense of responsibility.
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Animal/Agricultural Caretaker for our Deer Enclosure (m/f/d)
20%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities for natural sciences and technology. The Animal Physiology group at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences deals with the physiology of reproduction in farm and wild animals.
We are looking for a committed person (workload 20-30%) who enjoys versatile work with wild animals.
Job Description
Your main tasks include caring for deer as well as maintenance and upkeep work of the deer enclosure at the workplace Walchwil, Früebüel (ZG). You document your work and your assessments of animal health electronically. You work closely with the primary caretaker and researchers and develop new possibilities for improving the husbandry as a team. With your craftsmanship and attentive eye, you contribute to the optimal care and well-being of our animals as well as to the maintenance of our facilities.
Profile
- You preferably have experience in animal care, agriculture, or garden/landscape maintenance
- You enjoy physical work outdoors
- You work reliably and responsibly with initiative
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.
- We are committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university .
- You can expect numerous benefits , such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare, as well as attractive pension benefits .
This position is to be filled immediately. It is initially limited to 12 months.
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
Please address these to: ETH Zurich, Prof. Susanne E. Ulbrich, CH-8092 Zurich. Please apply exclusively via our online application form. Applications by email or postal mail cannot be considered.
For further information, Mr. Reto Giacometti is available by email at reto.giacometti@usys.ethz.ch (no application documents).
