Employee Administration & Communication (m/f/d)

The Professorship for Structural Design at the Department of Architecture of ETH Zürich is looking for an employee for administration and communication from December 2026 or by arrangement. The chair is characterized by an international, interdisciplinary and dynamic team of employees and researchers from the fields of architecture and engineering. In view of the growing team size, the increasing number of projects and activities, and the increasing interest in collaboration with our institute, we are looking for a person to support us with the corresponding administrative and mediation-related tasks. Jacqueline Pauli – Structural Design Research Budget management and accounting, in particular the processing of orders and expense reports as well as the monitoring and advance planning of finances Support of the professorship in human resources, in particular in processing entries and exits Maintenance of the website and other communication channels of the professorship (e.g., LinkedIn) Support in writing and editing contributions for journals, newspapers, book publications as well as other formats of scientific and public communication Participation in the mediation of research results to the specialist public and the general public Support of the team in seeking third-party funds Support in the planning of travel and stays abroad of team members as well as academic guests Support in the organization of seminar weeks, summer schools, symposia and other academic events General activities within the office organization Several years of experience in administration, ideally in the higher education, research or cultural sector Experience in finance and human resources as well as in handling administrative processes Excellent German and English skills in speaking and writing Very good written expression skills as well as experience in writing, editing or preparing texts Excellent organizational skills and an independent, structured, committed and reliable way of working High initiative as well as good communication skills and teamwork skills Enjoyment in the coordination of different tasks and cooperation with various stakeholders Interest in science communication, architecture, sustainable construction and related subject areas Confident use of common Office applications; experience with university administration and financial systems is an advantage The team of the chair and at the Department of Architecture consists of international, curious and dynamic researchers who are open to collaboration and like to learn from each other We work as a team and look forward to welcoming a new member with whom we can exchange experiences and knowledge Your career with impact: Become part of ETH Zürich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive changes in society You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports activities from ASVZ, childcare as well as attractive pension benefits We offer the opportunity to contribute to a versatile and interdisciplinary team and to actively help shape the new first-year course. We look forward to your online application with the following documents: Motivation letter in German max. 1 x A4 CV A4 Certificates, references, etc. Further information about the Department D-ARCH can be found on our website. For information, Ms. Jacqueline Pauli, pauli@arch.ethz.ch, is at your disposal. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and the award will be made as soon as we have found the suitable person. The terms and conditions of ETH Zürich apply to personnel recruitment.