As a teaching assistant (40%), you teach a combination of architectural design and research within the framework of Architectural Behaviorology. You understand students’ ideas and help them develop their projects further. Your knowledge of structure, construction, and detailing lets you support them in these matters too, and your research-based thinking helps them find good, workable solutions to design problems. Studio days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Your tasks include:

• Preparation of materials and documents for the design studio
• Supporting the students in developing their projects
• Evaluating and grading student projects
• Holding short input lectures and workshops for the studio

As a research assistant (40%), you conduct research within the framework of Architectural Behaviorology. You work across a broad range of ongoing research projects on Window Behaviorology, Urban-Rural Commons, Housing in Switzerland, Architecture for Care, and others. Among other tasks, you organize workshops and seminar weeks, help edit and publish books, and arrange exhibitions.

Teaching and research assistant contracts are limited to one year, and can be renewed annually for up to 6 years.

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• 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
• 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

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.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents, written in English:

• CV (max. 1 page)
• Portfolio with examples of your architectural work and research (max. 10 pages)
• Cover letter explaining your motivation and your interest in joining the Chair of Architectural Behaviorology (max. 1 page)

Further information about Department of Architecture can be found on our Website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Samuel Dayer at dayer@arch.ethz.ch (no applications).

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

The application deadline is 22 November 2026.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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