Kanton Zürich
Zürich
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Student Assistant Digitization 40%
- 22 April 2026
- 40%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Staatsarchiv as a Studentische/r Mitarbeiter/in Digitalisierung! This role offers a unique chance to work with historical archives.
Tasks
- Create high-quality reproductions of analog archival materials.
- Digitally secure historical collections and conduct material assessments.
- Assist with conservation and project organization tasks.
Skills
- Pursuing studies in Conservation, Digital Humanities, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge in digital photography and relevant applications.
- Technical understanding and attention to detail.
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About the job
Student Assistant Digitization 40%The State Archive is the archive of the public bodies of the Canton of Zurich and its legal predecessors. By preserving documents from 12 centuries, it makes state actions comprehensible and enables historical research in the broadest sense.
To fill a one-year fixed-term position in the Media and Data team in the Preservation Department, we are looking for a Student Assistant Digitization 40% starting August 1, 2026, or by arrangement.
The Preservation Department is responsible for the permanent preservation, security, and usability of written records from the 9th century and audiovisual media and data from the late 19th century to the present.
Your tasks
Your tasks include, among others, producing high-quality reproductions of analog archival materials, digitally securing historical holdings, material identification, condition assessment of media holdings, and assisting with conservation and indexing projects.
You have
- A started degree in Conservation, Digital Humanities, Information Sciences, or Photography
- Good expertise in digital photography
- User knowledge of relevant specialist applications as well as Microsoft Excel
- Quick comprehension and willingness to learn new things
- Technical understanding and manual dexterity
- Systematic approach and precise working method
- Great endurance for repetitive tasks
- Knowledge of Windows PowerShell is not a basic requirement but an advantage.
We offer you
a one-year fixed-term part-time position (with the option of extension), an interesting and varied activity closely related to your field of study, and the opportunity to gain experience in archival work.
Your application
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your online application by May 31, 2026.
For questions and information, Mr. Romano Padeste, Head of Media and Data Team, Tel. +41 43 258 50 82, romano.padeste@ji.zh.ch and Ms. Ines Jesche, Head of Preservation Department, Tel. +41 43 258 50 80, ines.jesche@ji.zh.ch, are happy to assist you
