Sus.lab Internship

Sus.lab Internship 100%, Zurich, fixed-term

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 (Sus Tec) 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.

• 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

• You are available for 6 months, starting in August or September 2026
• You are based in Zurich, Switzerland during the time of the internship. 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. Applicants with a completed PhD are not suitable for this role. 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

• 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 internship

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. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate‑neutral future.