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The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich is a center of competence for Swiss and international security policy, offering expertise in research, teaching, and consultancy. The CSS Think Tank connects researchers and practitioners in security policy and serves as a reference point for the wider public. The Resilience and Crisis Management Team conducts research and provides policy consulting on risks and strategies to prevent, prepare for, or respond to disasters and emergencies.

Tasks

  • Conduct research and provide policy consulting on risks and strategies related to disasters and emergencies, focusing on areas such as risk landscape changes, risk assessment methods, natural hazards, civil protection and crisis management including CBRN, and societal and socio-technical resilience.
  • Build specialised knowledge and insights in relevant issue areas and help Swiss authorities address specific challenges.
  • Engage proactively with stakeholders and provide comprehensive policy advice on demand.
  • Present expertise and knowledge clearly and concisely.
  • Publish findings in policy-relevant publications and disseminate knowledge through dialogue with policymakers and other stakeholders.

Requirements

  • MA/MSc degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Political Science, Risk Analysis, Resilience, Crisis and Disaster Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Environmental Sciences).
  • Recent MA graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience and/or interest in one or more of the following topics: natural hazards and disaster risk reduction; socio-technical resilience; anticipation and risk analysis methods; risk communication.
  • Independent, well-organised working style.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work in an international team.
  • Proficiency in English required.
  • Knowledge of one Swiss national language or willingness to acquire German language skills on the job is an asset.
  • Work experience in relevant international organisations, think tanks, or government agencies is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the Swiss political landscape is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to apply and develop research skills for resilience and crisis management topics within a university-based think tank working on security and peace issues.
  • Two-year appointment with option for extension if funding and mutual agreement are present.
  • Workplace in the centre of Zurich with attractive working conditions.
  • Further training and ability to conduct applied research, publish results in different formats, and provide process support related to peace mediation as part of career development.
  • Diversity and sustainability valued, with an inclusive culture and commitment to equality of opportunity.
  • Consistent work towards a climate-neutral future.
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Die ETH Zürich ist eine technisch-naturwissenschaftliche Hochschule des Bundes mit Sitz in Zürich. Wir betreiben Lehre, Forschung und Wissenstransfer in Bereichen wie Ingenieurwissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften, Architektur, Mathematik, Informatik, Management sowie Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften. Unsere Ausbildung umfasst Bachelor-, Master-, Doktorats- und Weiterbildungsangebote und ist eng mit internationaler Spitzenforschung verbunden. Als Teil des ETH-Bereichs entwickeln wir wissenschaftliche Grundlagen, Technologien und Lösungen für Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und globale Herausforderungen.
Das Team

The Resilience and Crisis Management Team is part of the CSS Think Tank, working collaboratively in a multilingual environment and engaging with stakeholders in the field of security policy.

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