<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><strong>Job Opening: (Junior) Innovation Catalyst – Exploration Program 26/27</strong></p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p><strong> Position:</strong> Project Lead &amp; Coaching</p><p> <strong>Start:</strong> September 2026</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> ETH Zurich / Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich (Hangar)</p><p> <strong>Workload:</strong> 100%</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> September 2026 – April 2027 (with option for extension)</p><p><strong> Drive innovation where academia meets real-world application</strong></p><p><strong>Still unsure what your next step should be—whether to pursue a PhD/post-doc or dive straight into industry? Looking for time and space to strengthen your skills and gain practical experience?</strong></p><p>You’ve just completed your Master’s or PhD and want to work where real prototypes are built—not just slides and concepts? The Exploration Program offers you the chance to apply your technical knowledge in a hands-on environment and grow as an innovation leader.</p><p>As part of the ETH Exploration Lab, the Exploration Program brings together interdisciplinary student teams and industry partners to solve pressing real-world challenges. Your role? Support, coach, and help lead these teams through the innovation journey—at the interface of academia, industry, and applied technology.</p><p><strong>Your Role </strong></p><p>● <strong>Project Lead:</strong> Be hands-on and assist in guiding student teams from problem definition to prototype development using agile methods.</p><p>● <strong>Technical Coaching:</strong> Help students apply engineering, design, and innovation methods (e.g. Vibe-coding, CAD, prototyping, testing).</p><p>● <strong>Innovation Facilitation:</strong> Act as a bridge between academic research and industrial application—translating ideas into tangible solutions.</p><p>● <strong>Stakeholder Coordination:</strong> Support communication between students, researchers, and high-level industry partners.</p><p>● <strong>Knowledge Transfer:</strong> Plan and run workshops, trainings, and presentations with technical depth—clear, practice-driven, and inspiring.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>● <strong>Education:</strong> Master’s degree in a technical or applied field (e.g. Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Health Sciences and Technology).</p><p>● <strong>Hands-on Experience:</strong> Practical exposure to prototyping, rapid iteration, or working with hardware/software systems (e.g. CAD, sensors, electronics, etc.).</p><p>● <strong>Team Spirit &amp; Communication:</strong> Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate clearly in interdisciplinary teams.</p><p>● <strong>Motivation &amp; Learning Drive:</strong> Eager to grow professionally, take on responsibility, and bring technical ideas to life.</p><p>● <strong>Language Skills:</strong> Proficient in English, German (written and spoken)is a plus.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>What You Gain</strong></p><p>● <strong>Hands-on Experience:</strong> Be part of a unique program that connects cutting-edge research with industry needs.</p><p>● <strong>Mentorship &amp; Growth:</strong> Learn directly from experienced innovation coaches while developing your own coaching and leadership skills.</p><p>● <strong>Creative Environment:</strong> Join a motivated and agile team at the forefront of applied innovation.</p><p>● <strong>Career Boost:</strong> Build a strong foundation for future roles in R&amp;D, innovation management, or entrepreneurship.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>Even if you do not match 100% of the requirements do consider applying as thought process and approach are more important than set skills. We’re excited to receive your application (CV and motivation letter) by <strong>July 31st, ONLY </strong>via email to <strong>vanded@ethz.ch</strong> (Subject: Application Junior Innovation Manager – Exploration Program)</p><p><strong>Find out more:</strong> https://exl.ethz.ch/</p> </div>