Animal Welfare Officer (m/f/d)

About the job

Animal Welfare Officer (m/f/d)

The Animal Welfare & 3R Unit is embedded within the remit of the Vice President for Research and deals with topics related to animal welfare, training and further education, 3R, and communication. It reviews and assesses research projects involving animal experiments, thereby contributing to the promotion of ethical research and the strengthening of exemplary and professional treatment of animals.

For a fixed-term maternity cover, we are looking for an initiative and reliable person from 1 January 2027. The position is limited until the end of August 2027. There may be the possibility of a permanent position immediately afterwards.

Job Description

• In a team with three other animal welfare officers, as well as with the additional staff of the unit, you work in the field of animal experimental research, addressing both scientific and ethical aspects
• You support researchers as well as the animal husbandry facilities of ETH Zurich and their collaboration partners in the approval process for animal experiment and animal husbandry licences
• Furthermore, you conduct internal controls for quality assurance of experiments and husbandry, actively promote the 3Rs, and support transparent communication in the area of animal experiments

Profile

• Thanks to a completed doctorate or a veterinary medicine degree with research experience in a biomedical field, you are familiar with research first-hand
• You possess the required training according to Art. 129b Animal Welfare Ordinance
• Your English skills enable you to communicate fluently both orally and in writing in our international environment
• Good German language skills, both spoken and written, support you in dealing with authorities and ETH administration
• A diplomatic personality is needed to weigh various viewpoints in daily work
• You are characterised by a structured, careful, and solution-oriented way of working
• You bring an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration as well as in the further development of animal welfare and the 3Rs

We offer

Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive changes in society!

• As part of the Animal Welfare & 3R Unit, you can support and follow the first-class, dynamic research of ETH Zurich in various research areas in your daily work.
• In collaboration with various internal and external partners, animal welfare, the 3Rs, and transparent communication are promoted.
• In the event of a subsequent permanent position, additional responsibilities such as taking on projects or sitting on committees are planned.

In addition, you can expect modern employment conditions as well as numerous offers and discounts , such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare , as well as attractive pension benefits .

Working, teaching and researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Reference letters

Further information about the Animal Welfare & 3R Unit can be found on our website . For enquiries, Dr Samia Bachmann is available at 044 633 98 01 or samia.bachmann@sl.ethz.ch (no application documents).

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.

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.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering basic research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and globally networked, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.