three student assistants 40%

12 February 2026
40%
Zürich

Job summary

Join the Staatsarchiv des Kantons Zürich, a key historical archive. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with valuable experience.

Tasks

Cataloging serial analog archival collections for accessibility.
Processing digital documents to enhance archival quality.
Organizing and importing metadata for efficient archiving.

Skills

Pursuing a degree in history (1st to 6th semester) required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

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About the job

three student assistants 40%

The State Archive of the Canton of Zurich (www.staatsarchiv.zh.ch) is the central archive of the Canton of Zurich and its historical legal predecessors with its archival holdings spanning 1150 years. It preserves original documents of the Cantonal Council, the government, the cantonal central and district administration as well as the cantonal courts, notaries, and independent public-law institutions and makes them accessible to the public.

The Processing Department is looking for three student assistants 40% starting July 1, 2026, or by arrangement

Your tasks
- Processing of serial analog archival holdings
- Handling of digital documents
- Preparation and import of metadata
- Storage of archival holdings

Requirements
- Started studies in history (first to sixth semester)
- Interest in archival work
- Practical dexterity
- Expressive in writing and speaking, quick comprehension, and resilient
- Independent and efficient working style, but also enjoys working in a team

Our offer
We offer a part-time position limited to three years, a pleasant working atmosphere in a medium-sized team, a work opportunity closely related to your studies, and the chance to gain professional experience in archival work. The salary and employment conditions are based on cantonal regulations.

Application
Are you interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application by March 20, 2026.

For further information, please contact: Monika Rhyner, Head of Team 1, Tel. +41 43 258 50 41, monika.rhyner@ij.zh.ch, Dr. Bettina Hedinger, Head of Team 2, Tel. +41 43 258 50 45, bettina.hedinger@ji.zh.ch, Dr. Pascal Pauli, Head of Team 3, Tel. +41 43 258 50 43, pascal.pauli@ji.zh.ch

CANTON OF ZURICH
DIRECTORATE OF JUSTICE AND THE INTERIOR
State Archive of the Canton of Zurich