The Health Ethics and Policy Lab (https://bioethics.ethz.ch/) researches ethical and policy challenges in presision medicine and digital health. We are a small team with interdisciplinary expertise in bioethics, philosophy, social science,

medicine, public health, data science, policy and law. We pursue high-level scholarship, participate in international research and policy networks, and conduct public engagement activities.

We have an opening for the following position from 1. September 2025

 

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented, and reliable Administrative Assistant who will support the Professor and group members in all administrative and organizational matters, to ensure the continued excellence of the group’s research, teaching and service. This includes human resource functions, accounting and finance (expenses, invoices and budget to set up and control), financial administration of research projects.

Your profile:

• You have several years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a university environment
• You are responsible and work independently, systematically and accurately
• You enjoy contact with different stakeholders and put their needs at the centre of your work
• You would like to support the team with your strong planning, organizational and excellent interpersonal skills
• Preferably you have completed education or training in finance, or have built up these skills in practice
• Interest in further training and acquiring knowledge in the use of new tools
• A very good command of German (B2) and English (C1), both oral and written
• Your solid computer skills (MS Office, SAP, etc.) enable you to work efficiently
• Experience in the areas of event management and communication, and an a?nity for technical applications and web CMS
• With your trustworthiness and reliability, you contribute to the team's mission

 

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• We are actively committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

https://ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/working-teaching-and-research.html

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.

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

• Cover letter
• CV with references
• Reference letters and certificates

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

Further information about the Bioethics Lab can be found on our website (https://bioethics.ethz.ch/). Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Alessandro Blasimme, email 

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

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