Archive Employee: Infrastructure and Cultural Property Protection (m/f/d)

Archive Employee: Infrastructure and Cultural Property Protection (m/f/d) # 60%, Zürich, temporary #### print Print The Archiv für Zeitgeschichte AfZ collects private legacies and institutional archives regarding the history of Switzerland in the 20th and 21st centuries, which are of supra-regional importance and document the history of Switzerland in a transnationally networked world. It complements state record-keeping and offers researchers and private individuals access to multi-layered archival holdings. The focal points of the collection activities are politics, economy, and Jewish contemporary history. The start of employment is as of 1 October or by arrangement. Job Description ## • In this position, you are responsible at the Archiv für Zeitgeschichte of the ETH for the spatial infrastructure, for magazine care, and for the storage and securing of cultural property (to the extent of approx. 20 percent of the position) • You will assist in arrangement/cataloging (to the extent of approx. 40 percent of the position) • Your tasks include cooperation and networking, particularly with ETH-internal service providers and with the collections and archives of the ETH Profile ## • MA degree (in history or in a related cultural studies subject) or vocational training in restoration / conservation and subsequent archival experience • Professional experience in the infrastructure area of a GLAM institution • You have initial experience in performing preservation measures on written material and analog AV media as well as updating emergency plans and managing damage events • Interest in further training in the field of cultural property protection and Integrated Pest Management • Very good linguistic expression skills • Good to very good German, English, and French skills • You are accustomed to precise, structured, and independent work • Driver's license Work location ## Work location ## We offer ## • Cooperation in a committed team • Varied and independent work • Flexible working hours and modern working conditions • The opportunity to develop professionally within the position • An extensive range of further training • Numerous benefits await you, such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits. • Sustainability is a central value for us - we work consistently towards a climate-neutral future. chevron\_right Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zürich Diversity and sustainability are important to us ## In line with our values, ETH Zürich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, appreciate diversity, and maintain a work and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our website regarding equal opportunity and diversity, you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a central value for us - we work consistently towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? So are we. ## We look forward to your online application by 16 August 2026 with the following documents: • Cover letter • CV • Diplomas and work references Further information about the Archiv für Zeitgeschichte can be found on our website. For inquiries, Julia Zuber, +41 44 632 64 91 or julia.zuber@history.gess.ethz.ch (no application documents), is at your disposal. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered. We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. For personnel recruitment, the terms and conditions of ETH Zürich apply. About ETH Zürich ## ETH Zürich is one of the best technical universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering basic research, and the direct transfer of new findings into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. In the heart of Europe and networked worldwide, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.