Internship Student Project House: digitalization, programming and student support

At the ETH Student Project House (SPH) we inspire and empower students to cultivate a maker-innovator mindset. We believe that by exploring their ideas and developing their own projects, students gain valuable hands-on experience and learn important skills for their future. This is why we’ve created an ecosystem where students (Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral) are encouraged to ideate, build prototypes, test and refine them.

Our interdisciplinary team of thirty people supports students with the tools and know-how to explore their passion and create their project. We have a greatly equipped Makerspace that gives students access to the tools and equipment they need to prototype. To take projects to the next level we have a co-working, ideation, and event space and we offer coaching.

To specifically support digital projects we provide hardware and software tools, digital know-how and create a community of digital innovators. We're now looking for an intern to join our Digitalization, Software Development and IT group. Read on to see if that might be you!

Project background

You’ll work in one of the most inspiring spaces at ETH Zürich, surrounded by 3D-printers, computers, whiteboards, ideation equipment, self-designed furniture, and plants.

• We currently have two locations. Our main location is close to ETH main building, the other one is on Hönggerberg.
• We work in the same open space as our project teams and meet with everyone at eye level. The individuals we work with are from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines, which is why we communicate in English.
• We believe in open source software and contribute back wherever we can.
• We collaborate with Google, Microsoft and Amazon to develop new solutions for our students.

Job description

Below is a selection of projects you will be working on:

• Create offers to support ETH students and their digital projects:
  • Participate in the design and delivery of services that empower ETH students with their digital projects
  • Create a hardware (AR/VR glasses, video studio) and software tool portfolio and make it available to students
  • Bring your ambitious ideas to further help ETH students with their digital projects
• Extend and maintain our digital tools:
  • Implement a customized chatbot on our self-hosted infrastructure
  • Evaluate different LLMs to make them available to our students.
  • Design and implement a dashboard to visualize the status of our digital services
  • Ensure our digital services are accessible (screen reader support, etc.)
• Digitalization of our processes within SPH.

Profile

We need your digital expertise to support our students and the team:

• You have a Bachelor or Master degree (any study field is welcome, computer science is not required), or you can demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience
• You have and can demonstrate appropriate knowledge in digital tools (e.g. Docker, Networking, Unix, Windows)
• You are proficient in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Javascript, PHP)
• You have the ability and motivation to learn new languages and technologies
• You have experience in realizing your own projects. You’ve failed, learned from it, and tried again
• You enjoy working with people and you’re passionate about supporting them
• You are able to react flexibly in urgent situations (e.g. if urgent webpage or server problems occur)

A note: research indicates that women and individuals from marginalized groups tend to apply only when they meet all of the criteria. If you believe you’re qualified, but don’t necessarily check every box, please submit an application.

We offer

ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.

We believe in personal growth. For that we do regular team feedback sessions and value everyone's opinion. We find the best solutions through diversity.

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity

In line with our values , ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

We’d love to get to know you! Please record a maximum two-minute video clip introducing yourself and the coolest digital project (e.g. webpage, app, project...) you have realized. We're not looking for video production skills - just use your smartphone, be yourself, and don't worry about editing the clip. We want to meet the real you!

Upload the video on a platform of your choice (Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, ...) and include the URL link in your cover letter.

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

• Cover letter
• CV
• Link to your video clip

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Thomas Frei (E-Mail auf jobs.nzz.ch ansehen). 

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or by post will not be considered.

Further information about the ETH Student Project House and our machines can be found on our website or on Instagram .