Research assistant

Position Overview

The Public Policy Group / Immigration Policy Lab at ETH Zurich is seeking a dedicated individual to contribute to a pivotal research initiative aimed at combating harmful online content while fostering a robust public discourse.

Project Background

This role plays a crucial part in our mission to utilize advanced machine learning techniques and natural language processing to identify hate speech across various online platforms, including newspapers and social media. The development of a current, high-quality training data corpus is essential to our research efforts.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will involve annotating comments gathered from online forums of Swiss newspapers, determining their content with respect to hate speech. You will receive a new batch of comments weekly, which can be annotated flexibly throughout the week using a user-friendly interface, also accessible via mobile devices. Remote work is an option.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled at a Swiss university, demonstrating independence, reliability, and an organized, meticulous approach to work. Proficiency in both (Swiss-) German and English is essential, with native-level German speaking skills preferred.

Work Environment

In this role, you will be integrated into a supportive research team dedicated to addressing significant societal challenges through innovative research methodologies.

Offer Details

This position is secured for a duration of three months, commencing in September 2025. Remuneration will align with ETH guidelines, reflecting our commitment to competitive compensation.

Commitment to Diversity

ETH Zurich is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We emphasize equality of opportunity, celebrate diversity, and strive to maintain a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of every individual are upheld.

APPLYING YOUR CURIOSITY

We welcome your interest in this opportunity. For additional information about the Public Policy Group and Immigration Policy Lab, please visit our respective websites.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich stands as one of the foremost universities globally in science and technology, acclaimed for its exceptional education, pioneering research, and effective knowledge transfer into society. Hosting over 30,000 individuals from 120+ countries, we nurture independent thought and cultivate an environment that inspires excellence, strategically located in the heart of Europe while creating connections worldwide to address global challenges today and in the future.