Behavioral Lab Operator
Institute of Technology in Architecture, ETH ZurichSwitzerland8 days ago
Full-timeManagement, Manufacturing
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The Decision Science Laboratory at ETH Zurich (DeSciL) invites applications for a technical laboratory operations associate position starting between October 2025 and November 2025.
The ETH DeSciL is a service center that supports researchers in conducting human subject trials and behavioral experiments in laboratories and online environments, as well as in survey and data collection projects.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated project team member who is eager to contribute to laboratory and online research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. As an active team member, you will work with a dynamic and international team of researchers and developers to operate and further advance the research platform.
Your Main Responsibilities Include
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Workplace
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We value diversity
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.
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
If you have questions about the position please contact the laboratory manager Dr. Stefan Wehrli by email: [email protected] (Subject: Behavioral Lab Operator).
We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.
About ETH Zürich
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
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The Decision Science Laboratory at ETH Zurich (DeSciL) invites applications for a technical laboratory operations associate position starting between October 2025 and November 2025.
The ETH DeSciL is a service center that supports researchers in conducting human subject trials and behavioral experiments in laboratories and online environments, as well as in survey and data collection projects.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated project team member who is eager to contribute to laboratory and online research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. As an active team member, you will work with a dynamic and international team of researchers and developers to operate and further advance the research platform.
Your Main Responsibilities Include
- Perform human subject trials in laboratories and online environments
- DevOps – support daily research platform operations in collaboration with the development team, perform database updates and data integrity checks
- Software development – implementing and testing of new features
- Platform analytics – analyze user behavior on a regular basis
Profile
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a Social Science discipline combined with solid software engineering skills
- Work experience, preferably in software development or applied research projects
- Software development and scripting skills, particularly with automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experienced in using Git for version control
- Data analysis skills in R and Python
- Experience with behavioral toolboxes like PsychoPy, z-Tree, oTree, or Matlab Psychtoolbox is a plus
- Proactive, problem-solving attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
- Fluency in English and ideally also German
Workplace
We offer
- Opportunity to work on multiple projects to support research teams in several disciplines from the Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Highly collaborative work environment within a very motivated and supportive team
- Salary and pension benefits according to ETH standards
We value diversity
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.
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Contact data for two references
If you have questions about the position please contact the laboratory manager Dr. Stefan Wehrli by email: [email protected] (Subject: Behavioral Lab Operator).
We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.
About ETH Zürich
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
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