Scientific Assistant in Teaching Spatial Planning

ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Updated: 12 days ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 07 Jul 2026

9 Apr 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

ETH Zürich
Research Field

Architecture » Other
Sociology » Urban sociology
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

7 Jul 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
Country

Switzerland
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Part-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Scientific Assistant in Teaching Spatial Planning

The Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development and the research team “Spatial Development and Urban Policy – SPUR” led by Prof. Dr. David Kaufmann invite applications for a Scientific Assistant in Teaching Spatial Planning.

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities. It is renowned for its excellent education, its cutting-edge research and its efforts to put new knowledge and innovations directly into practice. The Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development engages in transformative spatial research towards a more sustainable spatial and landscape development.

Job description

We are searching for a scientific assistant who assists and coordinates teaching activities in the international master program Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems. The scientific assistant engages in developing teaching material, teaching coordination and actively teaching spatial planning theory and practice. The interested candidate should be able to navigate spatial planning in Switzerland as well as make connections to other contexts and should be able to engage with the interface between spatial planning, urban planning and urban design.

Profile

We are searching for a scientific assistant with

  • A master’s degree (or near completion of) in spatial planning, urban design, urban planning, or urban studies
  • Strong interest in developing and applying pedagogical skills in higher education teaching
  • First experience in academic teaching and supervising theses is an asset
  • Readiness to further advance pedagogical skills in ETH teaching courses
  • Good knowledge and interest of the Swiss spatial planning system. Knowledge of comparative spatial planning is an asset
  • Practical experience in Swiss spatial planning or urban design of minimum one year
  • Very good command of written and spoken English and German as teaching is conducted in both languages
  • Skills and interest in visualization and graphical representation
  • Familiarity with the ETH Zürich system at D-BAUG or D-ARCH is an asset

We offer

We offera scientific assistant position focused on teaching. The position can be filled in a 30-50% workload (upon negotiation). Please specify the workload that is possible for you in the application. The position is first limited to 2 years but can be prolonged up to 6 years. We are searching for a candidate who can start in summer 2026 (June to August).

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainabilityIn 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. 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 until end of April 2026 with the following documents: 

  • Your letter of interest
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our ETH job portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about the Institute can be found on our website . Please contact Dr. David Kostenwein kostenwein@ethz.ch  (no applications) for specific questions about the position.

About ETH ZürichETH 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.


Where to apply
Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/eth-zurich/2026/scientific-assistant-in-teachi…

Requirements
Research Field
Architecture
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Sociology
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
ETH Zürich
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Postal Code
8006
Street
Rämistrasse 101
Geofield


Contact
City

Zurich
Website

https://ethz.ch/en.html
Postal Code

8006

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