Student Research Assistant in Biocommunication

In this position, you will work alongside a PhD student conducting flowering assays with different plant species. The project involves both plant maintenance and experimental work with bumblebees, including bee-damage treatments. The role is well-suited to a reliable and organized student who enjoys hands-on work with plants, insects, and greenhouse experiments.

After completing the required training, you will be able to carry out routine tasks with increasing independence. We aim to provide as much flexibility as possible regarding working hours and days. Occasional weekend work might be required.

The job mainly involves:

• Cleaning, organizing, and preparing experimental equipment
• Potting, watering, and maintaining plants
• Bumblebee rearing
• Preparing experimental setups for bumblebee damage treatments
• Assisting with the execution and monitoring of experiments
• Supporting general laboratory and greenhouse maintenance

Workload: approximately 15-18 hours per month, corresponding to a 10 - 30% position, usually consisting of 3-4 hours spread flexibly over the week
Start date: beginning of June
Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension to a year

All work will take place on the ETH Zurich campus, primarily in the LFO building and the LFG greenhouse. Occasional work may also take place in the experimental garden located outside near LFW.

• Current Bachelor’s or Master’s student at ETH Zürich or UZH
• Fluent in English
• Comfortable working with bumblebees and no known allergy to bee stings
• Reliable, careful and well organized
• Willingness to work in laboratory, greenhouse, and occasional outdoor experimental settings