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Wikipedian-in-Residence 80% - 100% (m/w/d) – Dübendorf | JobRevolt

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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain. Wikimedia CH is a not-for-profit association, serving as the Swiss chapter of the global Wikimedia Movement, focused on advancing the Wikipedia encyclopaedia and affiliated projects. The position holder will play a central role in a project to identify knowledge gaps in Wikipedia compared to Lib4RI's digital repository DORA, establishing workflows that enable 4RI researchers to improve and create Wikipedia articles.

Aufgaben

Collaboration with researchers and AI-supported tools to identify content gaps in Wikimedia platforms that can be closed with the existing expertise at the 4 RIs
Content creation and community engagement to close these content gaps
Outreach and communication with a variety of stakeholders to implement lasting workflows at the 4 RIs to improve coverage of scientific topics in the Wikiverse
Establish and coordinate events and workflows that enable 4RI researchers to address knowledge gaps by improving existing Wikipedia articles and creating new ones
Develop a quantitative computational workflow to identify gaps and prioritise them according to public interest
Develop workflows intended to be transferable to other libraries, research institutions and Wikimedia chapters

Profil

Academic background in science, engineering or in science communication (applicants with MSc or PhD welcome)
Demonstrated experience contributing to Wikimedia projects (Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons), ideally in connection with scientific topics or institutional collaborations
Familiarity with quantitative, computational workflows and data-driven decision making is appreciated
Fluency in English is required; any additional language is welcome and considered an asset in a multilingual, international research context

Rahmenbedingungen

Pensum: 80% - 100%
12-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of extension
Preferred start date: as soon as possible
Employer: Eawag
Joint recruitment with Wikimedia CH
Application deadline: 30 September 2026 or when the position is filled
Application must include: CV, cover letter highlighting experiences with science communication and Wikimedia projects, two references and relevant certificates
Contact: Dr Michael Bachmann, group leader in publication services
For information about Lib4RI, please visit the library webpage
Application only via the official webpage (application form) — any other way of applying will not be considered

Benefits

Working environment in which people with different experiences, strengths and perspectives can fully contribute and further develop
Promotion of genuine participation, exchange and mutual understanding
Structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life, such as care work
Continuous efforts to reduce barriers
Support with possible flexible workplace, working hours and job design solutions

Wikipedian-in-Residence 80% - 100% (m/w/d)

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