OpenFieldETH Zurich Teaching Assistantships (Hilfsassistenten) Pathway
Departmental academic employment (Hilfsassistent) for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at ETH Zurich, providing competitive hourly pay for conducting weekly exercise sessions, supervising programming labs, and grading assignments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled student at ETH Zurich in good standing who has successfully completed the target course module with high grades.
- English language proficiency
- Proficiency in English or German depending on the language of instruction for the course.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic transcript showing strong performance in foundational mathematics, algorithms, or mechanics.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from the course professor or chief teaching assistant.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried: CHF 28.00 to CHF 34.50 per hour for laboratory coaching, problem set exercise tutoring, and assessment assistance
- Application fee
- Free employment application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; hourly salaried employment contract under ETH Zurich personnel guidelines.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 1, 2027 for Autumn semester teaching appointments
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ETH Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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