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Project management 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

ETH Zurich · Facility Services

Project management

Project Manager IH/IS Building Technology & Infrastructure (m/f/d)

At ETH Zurich, we create optimal conditions for teaching, research, and technology transfer. We maintain buildings and ensure energy and media supply as well as technical and infrastructural building management for all spaces used by ETH Zurich. In this versatile role, you will assume responsibility as a project manager (m/f/d) for technical and constructional maintenance and renovation projects. Your goal is to maintain and improve the functionality, efficiency, and sustainability of building infrastructure. You…

🇨🇭 Zürich80-100%unbefristet

No deadlineSource: ETH Zurich

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

Project management

Project Manager Construction Projects

You can expect a versatile and responsible task at the interface of construction, operations, and facility management. As part of the central point of contact for use and operations, you will gather adaptation and maintenance requirements, clarify these together with all stakeholders, and develop appropriate construction solutions. Central point of contact for use and operations in case of maintenance needs and operation-specific adjustments. Holistic responsibility for the maintenance process from needs assessment to representation with the Office for Properties and Buildings. In-depth...

🇨🇭 Bern70-100%Festanstellung

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.

Project management positions in Switzerland

Project Manager IH/IS Building Technology & Infrastructure (m/f/d)

Project Manager Construction Projects

Frequently asked questions

Coordinator Admission and Recognition

Project Manager (m/f/d) Client/Developer

Institutional Coordinator Human Research Infrastructure