Scientific Collaborator / Scientific Collaboratoress

Join Our Team at ETH Zürich

We are seeking a Scientific Collaborator / Teaching Assistant to become part of our vibrant team at ETH Zürich, starting from July 2026 or by agreement.

Your Role

In this position, you will actively contribute to teaching and course preparation, which includes providing inputs and tutorials, organizing lectures, facilitating discussions, and assisting in the writing and editing of academic and educational texts.

About Studio Maria Conen

The Chair of Architecture and Housing at ETH Zürich views architecture as an ecological, social, and material practice that shapes how we live together. Our focus is on climate adaptation, resource cycles, and the relational nature of housing within landscapes, water, and infrastructure.

We develop architecture as a mediating discipline where spatial, material, and environmental logics converge. Through design and research, we conceptualize housing as an interconnected, multi-scalar construct that embodies regenerative design, circular processes, and the interplay between natural and built environments. A key focus area is water as a spatial and formative driver, accompanied by an ongoing exploration of form to address these challenges.

Through our teaching, research, and collaborative efforts, we promote experimental design practices rooted in observation, making, and critical reflection, striving to create precise and impactful designs for contemporary living.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant (50%) for our Bachelor’s and Master’s design studio:

• Teaching Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
• Additional Workload: 10% distributed throughout the week

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and course preparation, including inputs, tutorials, lectures, and discussions.
• Assist in the planning and support of seminar weeks and study trips, addressing both organizational and content-related tasks.
• Participate in the writing and editing of academic and teaching-related texts.

Who We're Looking For

We seek candidates who exhibit a strong interest in:

• Reuse and circular thinking
• Biodiversity and ecology
• Landscape
• Architectural representation (drawings, photography, models)
• Housing

Qualifications

• A degree in Architecture with 2–3 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated strong design and technical skills.
• A keen interest in academic teaching and research.
• High level of initiative, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative yet independent working style.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Aspiring to establish an independent practice is preferred.

Your Impact

Joining ETH Zürich not only supports your professional development but also enables you to actively contribute to positive changes in society. You can look forward to a host of benefits, including public transport season tickets, car sharing, a diverse range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare options, and attractive pension benefits.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For further information, please visit our website. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Maria Conen at conenm@ethz.ch (please note that applications will not be accepted via email).