The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich is a center of competence for Swiss and international security policy. It offers security policy expertise in research, teaching, and consultancy. At present, the Center is seeking to hire a Student Editor (40%).
Under the guidance of our Communications Team, you will help edit and update entries on the CSS website, co-manage the social media presence of an internationally renowned security policy center, create the monthly CSS newsletter, and manage the research collection. You will also assist with other administrative and outreach activities, such as the maintenance of the contacts database and the planning of events. We offer a challenging position in an international work environment that rewards initiative and professionalism.
We are looking for a student who is currently enrolled at a Swiss university and who has excellent academic records in international relations, political science, communications, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will be an adaptable and analytical thinker; is detail orientated, well-organized and a team player who can also work independently. In addition to excellent spoken and written English, proficiency in German is required. Familiarity with social media content management is a plus. The start date is May 1, 2023.
We look forward to receiving your online application, including a letter of interest – explaining the skills and motivation you would bring to the post – and a CV no later than April 2, 2023. Please note that we only accept applications submitted through our online application portal. We will not consider applications submitted via email or postal services.
For further information about the Center for Security Studies, please visit our website: www.css.ethz.ch. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Pablo Das by email pablo.das@sipo.gess.ethz.ch (no applications to this email address) or via phone +41 44 632 37 55.