Web Applications & Automation Specialist

About Us

As Switzerland's core hub for artificial intelligence, the ETH AI Center unites researchers dedicated to AI foundations, applications, and implications from various departments. Our mission is to champion research excellence, foster industry innovation, and encourage AI entrepreneurship, all aimed at advancing trustworthy, accessible, and inclusive AI systems for the benefit of society. Since our inception in autumn 2020, we have nurtured a thriving community of leading AI researchers, industry partners, and startups.

Our Impact

The ETH AI Center is a pivotal component of Switzerland’s expanding AI ecosystem. Our signature event, the AI+X Summit, has rapidly gained recognition as one of the nation’s largest and most vibrant gatherings for AI research, industry engagement, and policy discussions. In 2025, we co-launched the Zurich AI Festival in partnership with the Greater Zurich Area, enriching our outreach initiatives. Additionally, we play a crucial role as co-initiators and core stakeholders of AI House Davos, a prominent platform for global discourse on trustworthy AI during the World Economic Forum.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage the digital infrastructure supporting our events. This role is vital for ensuring seamless registration processes and creating visually appealing, functional event websites. Your contributions will enhance the user experience for thousands of participants and partners, ensuring our events operate with precision and impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the ETH AI Center’s digital infrastructure for events.
• Set up and manage event webpages and applications, along with registration systems.
• Develop automation workflows to streamline event operations, ensuring efficient execution of flagship events.
• Collaborate with the Event Manager and Communications team to maintain clean, functional, and on-brand public-facing content.

Qualifications

• A university degree, preferably with a focus on AI topics or international affairs.
• Professional fluency in English; proficiency in German is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in building web applications, form builders, and automation tools (e.g., AEM, Make.com, Google Developer Console, Typeform, Inxmail, Mailchimp, Zapier, Wix Velo).
• Proficiency in JavaScript and understanding of APIs, including webhook-based data transfer and third-party service integrations.
• Skills in structuring and querying databases, maintaining clean data schemas, and troubleshooting sync errors.
• Confidence in working with analytics dashboards and reporting key metrics (Google Analytics, basic SEO, UTM tagging).
• Experience in managing event websites and online registration pipelines, especially in high-profile or multi-stakeholder settings.
• Solid understanding of user experience, digital design, and accessibility standards.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams, aligning digital infrastructure with strategic goals.
• Bonus: Familiarity with data privacy practices (GDPR compliance), CRM integrations, or handling waitlists, ticketing, and participant communication.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Curious and passionate about technology, science, and their societal implications.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Flexible and collaborative, with a hands-on mindset and strong team spirit.
• Adaptable to working at the intersection of academia, entrepreneurship, and industry.
• Clear communicator, confident in a fast-paced international environment.

Opportunities

This role offers a fast-paced and dynamic work environment within a rapidly growing and adapting team, with opportunities to engage with leading researchers in the field of AI and network with industry partners across Europe. The position is initially limited to one year, with potential for extension.