UZH Jobs | Academic & Research Careers in Switzerland

🌟 Why Choose the University of Zurich (UZH)?

University of Zurich careers provide unparalleled opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking research while enjoying Switzerland’s exceptional quality of life. Ranked among Europe’s top 10 research universities, UZH combines academic prestige with a dynamic, international work environment.

🔬 Global Academic Leadership

• Join one of Europe’s largest research networks with 3,000+ ongoing projects
• Collaborate with 12 Nobel laureates and 350+ distinguished professors
• Access to CHF 500 million annual research funding

🌍 Work Culture & Diversity

UZH fosters an inclusive environment with:

• 30% international staff from 120+ countries
• Flexible work arrangements and family support programs
• Dual-career services for academic partners

📚 Career Development

• Comprehensive tenure-track programs
• Leadership training through the UZH Executive Campus
• Language courses and intercultural competence workshops

💼 Employee Benefits

• Competitive Swiss salaries with pension plans
• Subsidized public transit passes
• On-campus childcare facilities

🚀 Innovation & Collaboration

UZH drives innovation through:

• Partnerships with ETH Zurich and University Hospital Zurich
• 20 interdisciplinary research centers
• Startup incubators for academic entrepreneurs

🏛️ Historic Excellence

Founded in 1833, UZH maintains Switzerland’s largest academic library with 5.2 million volumes while pioneering digital research infrastructure across 7 modern campuses.