Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
14 hours ago
Research Associate Minor Art Production and Handling, 30%
- 03 February 2026
- 30%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join ZHdK, one of Europe's largest art schools, in Zurich. This role offers a dynamic environment with diverse opportunities.
Tasks
- Assist in teaching and support lesson preparation activities.
- Mentor students in their artistic journeys and projects.
- Handle administrative tasks and organize exhibitions and excursions.
Skills
- Master's degree in Fine Arts, Art History, or a related field required.
- Strong communication skills in German and English.
- Proven experience in art production, management, or handling.
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About the job
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ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 Bachelor and Master students. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students' project works are publicly presented.
In the Department of Fine Arts, we are looking for a Research Associate Minor Art Production and Handling, 30%, starting August 1, 2026, or by arrangement.
Research Associate Minor Art Production and Handling, 30%
In this role, you are responsible for the following tasks:
Your tasks
We are looking for a person with an independent artistic or curatorial practice and experience in the field of art production, art administration, or art handling for this position.
Your tasks
- Assistance in teaching and support in lesson preparation (research, conceptualization, organization)
- Mentoring of students
- Administrative and organizational tasks and taking on general activities in the minor (such as excursion and exhibition organization and conceptualization)
We are looking for a person with an independent artistic or curatorial practice and experience in the field of art production, art administration, or art handling for this position.
Your profile
You have a Master's degree or an equivalent qualification (academy) in Fine Arts, Art History, or Restoration/Conservation in the field of contemporary art. We expect initiative, dialogue and integration skills, team spirit, as well as curiosity and openness in collaboration with students and staff at ZHdK. Residence in Switzerland (preferably Zurich) is required. Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written, complete your profile.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting collaboration with committed and challenging students, a well-coordinated management team, an international network of artists and theorists as teaching staff, and an environment where we promote a critical approach to exhibition practice. You can expect a progressive middle management model and a work environment that allows you to develop your own artistic projects alongside teaching assistance.
The salary is based on the salary regulations of the Canton of Zurich.
Your contacts for further information
Judith Welter, Head of Master Fine Arts program: judith.welter@zhdk.ch.
Svenja Moore, HR Business Partner Department of Fine Arts: svenja.moore@zhdk.ch
Please send your complete application documents by March 1, 2026, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications (no email applications) for this position.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as well as on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (second interview), on site.
Please send your complete application documents by March 1, 2026, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications (no email applications) for this position.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as well as on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (second interview), on site.
Further information can be found at www.zhdk.ch.
