The position is offered in the Biocommunication Group at ETH Zürich, led by Professor Consuelo De Moraes, which examines plant-insect interactions through behaviour, chemistry and molecular techniques.
Job description In this position, you will have the opportunity to get experience working in a laboratory environment, focusing on general laboratory maintenance. Once you complete your training, the position allows for independence and responsibility, and we provide as much flexibility as possible on working hours and days. The job mainly involves:
- Equipment cleaning, organisation and preparation
- Potting and watering plants
- Assisting with insect rearing
- Experiment preparation
The position is for approx. 15-18 hours per month (3-5 hours spread flexibly across 2-3 days per week), starting at the beginning of March. The position is available on a long-term basis, and ideally we are looking for a student who would want to stay for more than 6 months.
Profile - You must be a current Bachelor or Master student at ETH or UZH
- Fluent in English
- Comfortable working with insects
We offer - 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
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