Internship - Data Science / Software Engineer

Global Health Engineering Group Overview

The Global Health Engineering group operates within the D-MAVT (Mechanical Engineering) department at ETH. Our interdisciplinary team comprises mechanical engineers, environmental engineers, economists, and social scientists, focused on impactful research in resource-constrained countries.

Cultural Values

We pride ourselves on a collegial culture within our small, committed team of 15. Transparency and openness are paramount, fostering an environment where knowledge sharing, creativity, and the integration of new technologies thrive. We continuously reflect and improve our work, believing in the transformative potential of open data.

Project Background

The Open Science team is engaged in developing efficient data cleaning and extraction processes, creating comprehensible visualizations, and curating data publications.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions will include:

• Updating raw data extraction for scientific publications.
• Extracting data from PDF documents to compile metadata for projects funded under the ETH Board Open Research Data (ORD) program.
• Contributing to data packages generated by the openwashdata community.
• Assisting in R data publication packages such as washr and fairenough.

Desired Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A passion for concise, reusable data and code.
• Familiarity with standard data science tools, including Git, GitHub, R, Python, RStudio IDE, and VS Code.
• Competence in solving problems using R Tidyverse packages and proficiency in the methodologies discussed in R for Data Science.
• An awareness of the latest developments in Large Language Models (LLMs) and their academic applications.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• A valid work permit for Switzerland.

Work Environment

We are located in Zurich, providing a central workspace with flexibility for occasional remote work. Employment conditions follow university guidelines, offering five weeks of vacation, diverse training opportunities, and a salary starting at 3000 CHF per month.

Commitment to Diversity and Sustainability

ETH Zurich champions an inclusive culture, promoting equality and valuing diversity. We cultivate a respectful environment supportive of all staff and students. Sustainability is integral, as we strive for a climate-neutral future.

Engagement with Us

We are eager to learn more about your organizational approach. Consider sharing insights on how you structure your workday and the tools you utilize for organization.

Important Dates

• Submission of applications: April 30, 2026
• Notification of first selection round: May 8, 2026
• Interviews scheduled for: May 12, 2026
• Final selection notification: May 14, 2026
• Preferred start date: July 1, 2026

Interview Insights

The interview process will be conducted remotely. It will include a 45-minute personal interview with team members and a technical segment focused on R programming skills.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich stands as a prestigious institution in science and technology, recognized for exceptional education, groundbreaking research, and the practical application of knowledge in society. With over 30,000 individuals from 120+ countries, we nurture independent thinking and collective problem-solving to address global challenges.