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Internship positions in Switzerland

5 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 Medicine

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Research Internship

Insights into exciting and dynamic projects at the interface between patient care and university research (coordination, data management, content, etc.) Working with patients in a clinical setting: support in completing clinical and psychological questionnaires, informing patients about the content and objectives of a study Learning and training in the programs EPIC, REDCap®, and myfood24

🇨🇭 Bern40-50%Praktikum

No deadlineSource: University of Bern

University of Bern · Faculty of Veterinary (Vetsuisse)

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Specialty Internships Internal Medicine and Surgery at the Small Animal Clinic

In your training: You will receive clinical training in Internal Medicine or Surgery and care for patients at our Small Animal Clinic together with the team. Case discussions, regular teaching, and professional exchange with specialists accompany your practical work. 50% of your activities involve emergency service. This includes night, weekend, and holiday shifts with appropriate compensation. What awaits you with us: Versatile clinical training at a university referral clinic, structured teaching, and close...

🇨🇭 Bern100%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.

Internship positions in Switzerland

Research Internship

Specialty Internships Internal Medicine and Surgery at the Small Animal Clinic

Frequently asked questions

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