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Communications / Marketing positions in Switzerland

4 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.

Switzerland hosts some of Europe's most competitive academic institutions, led by the two federal institutes of technology — ETH Zurich and EPFL — alongside cantonal universities in Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva and Lausanne. Most positions are funded through the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) or directly by the institution. Academic salaries are among the highest globally, with PhD students typically earning CHF 47,000–50,000 and postdocs CHF 80,000–100,000 per year.

•Primary funding body: SNSF (Swiss National Science Foundation)
•Working language: English in STEM, varies by canton otherwise
•Non-EU nationals need a work permit; universities sponsor them routinely
•Typical PhD duration: 3–5 years

University of Bern · Faculty of Business, Economics & Social Sciences

Communications / Marketing

Communications Officer

The Communications Officer works at the University of Bern and collaborates closely with their colleague at ETH Zurich as well as with all members of the CLIM+ Management Center at UNIBE and ETH Zurich, the directors and all researchers of the consortium (professors, postdocs, doctoral students). Your main tasks include: Participation in the development and implementation of the general communication strategy of the NCCR CLIM+. Strategic planning and creation of high-quality content (texts, multimedia) for external communication. Support...

🇨🇭 Bern40-50%Befristet

No deadlineSource: University of Bern

University of Bern · Faculty of Business, Economics & Social Sciences

Communications / Marketing

Communication Officer

Based at the University of Bern, the Communication Officer will work in close collaboration with her/his counterpart at the ETHZ, as well as all members of the CLIM+ management centre at UNIBE and ETHZ, the Directors, and all researchers of the consortium (Professors, Postdocs, PhDs). Your main responsibilities will include: Contribution to the development and implementation of the general NCCR CLIM+ communication strategy. Strategic planning and production of high-quality content (text, multimedia) for external communications. Support interdisciplinary research projects with their…

🇨🇭 Bern40-50%Temporary

No deadlineSource: University of Bern

University of Bern · Executive Board of the University / Administration / Services

Communications / Marketing

Hilfsassistenz Social Media

Eigenständiges Erfassen und Publizieren von angelieferten Inhalten (passendes Equipment und Tools werden zur Verfügung gestellt) Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung und situative Anpassung von kanalspezifischen Inhalten (Text, Bild, Video) Aktive Mitarbeit bei Monitoring, Community Management und Erfolgskontrolle für den jeweiligen Kommunikationskanal

🇨🇭 Bern50%Befristet

No deadlineSource: University of Bern

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical PhD salary in Switzerland?+

PhD students in Switzerland are employed researchers, typically earning CHF 47,000–50,000 per year at ETH/EPFL and cantonal universities. Salaries vary slightly by canton and institution but are among the highest in the world for doctoral researchers.

Do I need to speak German to work in academia in Switzerland?+

English is the working language in most STEM departments at Swiss universities. German, French or Italian may be expected for teaching or administrative roles depending on the linguistic region. ETH Zurich and EPFL operate largely in English.

How do work permits work for academic researchers in Switzerland?+

Universities routinely sponsor work permits for international researchers. EU/EFTA citizens benefit from free movement. Non-EU nationals typically receive an L (short-term) or B (residence) permit, with processing handled by the employing institution.

Communications Officer

Communication Officer

Hilfsassistenz Social Media

Frequently asked questions

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