Junior Administration & Logistics Assistant

The Swiss federal government has approved six new National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs). These programmes provide long term strength to key strategic research areas in Switzerland. ETH Zurich heads three of the six approved NCCRs, namely the NCCR "Genesis", and sees this as a major opportunity for education, top-level research and knowledge transfer to industry and society. "Genesis" investigates the origin of life as a gradual transition from inanimate matter to living organisms.

The centre will be managed in close cooperation with the University of Lausanne (UNIL). The project brings together more than 100 scientists from all parts of the country, bridging the gap between biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and Earth and planetary sciences.

Project background

In order to strengthen the small project team and support the NCCR Director in his tasks, we are establishing the new role "Junior Administration & Logistics Assistant". This position reports to the NCCR Finance & Administration Manager.

• Provide day-to-day general administrative support to the Finance & Administration Manager, e.g. processing of purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and tracking of minor expenditures
• Organize and coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, conferences, reviews including room bookings, travel, accommodation, catering, and on-site arrangements
• Assist in on-/offboarding of ETH Zurich personnel (administrative aspects)

• You hold a commercial diploma, Matura or Handelsmittelschuldiploma and gained first working experience (ideally in a university or research environment)
• Experience in processing invoices, expenses, and purchase orders
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, precise working style
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Hands-on and proactive attitude, reliable and accurate
• Open minded team player with an interest in natural sciences, especially those connected to the origins of life research

• 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
• We offer flexible working conditions in an inspiring, international research environment

We value diversity and sustainability. In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture and equality of opportunity. We promote diversity and a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected. Sustainability is a core value for us — we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.