Sus.lab Internship

Join the Sustainability in Business Lab (sus.lab) at ETH Zurich for a 6-month paid internship and contribute to projects that advance a net-zero and circular economy. Sus.lab is part of the Group for Sustainability and Technology (SusTec) at ETH Zurich. As a “think-and-do-tank,” we work with industry, policymakers, and academia on topics such as carbon dioxide removal, circular economy, food waste, and maritime shipping.

Job description

• Support project leads in delivering first-of-a-kind results for ongoing industry projects such as the Carbon Removal Booster, Food Waste Reduction for Households, or Hydrogen-powered shipping
• Work independently on assigned tasks in close collaboration with the project team
• Dive into new technologies and handle analytical, organizational, and communication-related tasks such as market and policy research, assessment of emerging technologies, stakeholder interviews, workshop preparation, preparation of reports, and presenting findings to partners

Profile

• You are available for 6 months, starting in August or September 2026
• You are based in Zurich, Switzerland during the time of the internship
  Note: Remote work is not possible due to employment regulations
• You have completed your Bachelor’s degree, are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree, or have recently completed your Master’s degree
  Note: Applicants with a completed PhD are not suitable for this role
  Note for citizens of countries outside Switzerland and the EU/EFTA: you may only apply if you are currently enrolled as a student and required to complete a compulsory internship as part of your Master’s studies
• You are at the beginning of your career and have no more than 12 months of full-time work experience
• You have excellent written and spoken English skills (C1); German is an advantage but not required
• You have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• You are comfortable working at the intersection of business, technology, and policy and are ready to dig into technical details, business aspects, or policy implications
• You are proactive, curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and enjoy taking ownership of your work

We offer

• Hands-on experience in impactful, industry-facing sustainability and technology projects
• Collaboration with startups, corporates, policy makers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Insight into the real-world commercialization and implementation of sustainability technologies
• A collaborative and inclusive environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Ownership, responsibility, and the opportunity to work independently on meaningful topics
• Support with accessibility needs or accommodations throughout the application process and internship

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity and sustainability

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. 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 and learning about your experience and motivation with the following document:

• CV

Further information about sus.lab can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Julia Bachmann, juliarei@ethz.ch (no applications).

If you have accessibility needs or require accommodations during the application process, please contact Julia Bachmann at juliarei@ethz.ch.

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services 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.

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.