Student Assistant Positions 15 - 20 %

Join a Dynamic Research Environment at the University of Zurich

The University of Zurich, renowned as Switzerland's largest university, offers a wealth of opportunities across diverse subject areas and professional fields. With approximately 10,000 employees and 12 distinct professional apprenticeship streams, the university fosters an inspiring atmosphere for cutting-edge research and exemplary education. Bring your talents and skills to a vibrant academic community.

Key Responsibilities

The roles within this collaborative research initiative focus on enhancing the quality of online public discourse. Contributors will engage in the following:

• Participating in a large-scale project aimed at developing computational methods for the semi-automatic detection of both toxic and constructive content.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions designed to combat toxicity and encourage constructive dialogue.
• Supporting ongoing investigations into the prevalence of hateful and abusive speech on a major social media platform.
• Reviewing and validating automated content classification systems and aiding in their development.
• Assisting with the execution of a large-scale online field experiment.

Desired Profile

Ideal candidates should fulfill the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a BA or MA program at a Swiss University.
• Strong proficiency in the English language is essential.
• Spanish language skills are highly preferred, especially for native speakers from Latin America.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive content professionally.
• A genuine interest in social media, content moderation, or computational social science.

Explore the potential to shape meaningful online interactions while being a part of a forward-thinking academic institution.