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Library / Documentation positions in Switzerland

3 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 Zurich · Universitätsbibliothek

Library / Documentation

Liaison Librarian UB Natural Sciences

As part of a team with other Liaison Librarians (LL) for Natural Sciences: Selection of information resources according to university needs, participation in licensing of electronic media, conception and implementation of courses and participation in teaching events on topics such as handling scientific information, research using artificial intelligence, publishing or research data management, consultation of students, researchers and lecturers on subject-specific inquiries and research, networking with researchers and lecturers in the subject area as well as…

🇨🇭 Zurich80%unbefristet

No deadlineSource: University of Zurich

University of Basel

Library / Documentation

Librarian* Nordic Studies Department (20%)

The library of the Nordic Studies Department is a reference library with over 17,000 volumes. The focus is on works—predominantly in original languages—covering the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Nordic countries Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and the Swedish-speaking regions of Finland. Cataloging is performed in the Alma library management system according to the cataloging rules of RDA (Resource Description and Access) and GND (Integrated Authority File). Your tasks You manage acquisition orders, receipt verification, and cataloging of monographs,…

🇨🇭 Basel20%PART_TIME

6 days leftSource: University of Basel

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.

Liaison Librarian UB Natural Sciences

Librarian* Nordic Studies Department (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Library Assistant (12 hours/week)