Scientific Editor (m/f/d)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Zürich
- First posted
Institut für Kartografie und Geoinformation IKG
The Institut für Kartografie und Geoinformation of ETH Zürich is looking for editorial reinforcement in the team of the Atlas der Schweiz.
The interactive Atlas der Schweiz (the official Nationalatlas der Schweiz) has established itself worldwide as a top product of cartography. Currently, the generational change from the desktop to the web version is taking place (fifth generation of the digital atlas). For the implementation of the thematic content and support in the further development of the cartographic application, we are looking for a scientific editor.
You are co-responsible for the data management and the interactive cartography of the Atlas der Schweiz Web
Your work includes the areas of acquisition and preparation of data as well as the visualization of interactive 2D and 3D maps
You work in teaching and research
Sound knowledge in GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS)
A degree in geosciences (spatial engineering, geomatics, geoinformatics, geography or similar)
Preferably experience with interactive visualizations (web maps), scripting (Python, JavaScript) and OpenSource tools
Team player, accustomed to working independently
Ready to actively familiarize yourself with new areas surrounding atlas cartography
High degree of co-determination
Small, motivated team (project manager, three developers, three editorial staff, one doctoral student)
Very well-developed infrastructure
Flexible working hours and pleasant working atmosphere
National and international contact possibilities
Benefits: Further education, Halbtax-Abo, sports facilities and much more
We look forward to your online application by 10 July 2026 with the following documents:
Cover letter
CV
Portfolio
Most important certificates
You can find further information about the project on our website. For inquiries, the project manager, Mr. Dr. Andreas Neumann, Andreas.Neumann@ethz.ch, Tel +41 44 633 30 25 (no application documents), is at your disposal.
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications via e-mail or by post will not be considered.
Start of work from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement.
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