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Research Group Leader / Principal Investigator

Nature & Environment

As a research manager or principal investigator, you lead your own research team at a university, hospital or in industry. You define research questions, acquire third-party funding (SNSF, Horizon), publish and supervise doctoral students. Unlike a research assistant, you don't just work, you set the agenda - with responsibility for personnel, budget and publications and usually a completed doctorate or habilitation.

Entry
~CHF 120'000
CHF 10'000/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 160'000
CHF 13'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 200'000
CHF 16'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration96 months

Your path to Research Group Leader / Principal Investigator

Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 120'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science9/10
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💻 IT7/10
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🔧 Manual2/10
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🎨 Artistic3/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
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🎨 Creativity8/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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📈 Career Growth5/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)5/10
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AI Risk2/10
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