What does a Nanotechnologist do?

You research and develop tiny materials at the nanoscale.

How much does a Nanotechnologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 98'000 per year (approximate).

Nanotechnologist

Engineering

Nanotechnologists research and develop materials and structures at the nanometer scale for applications in electronics, medicine, and materials science. They work at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and engineering on pioneering technologies.

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 98'000

CHF 8'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 135'000

CHF 11'250/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Nanotechnologist

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Secondary School

You are here

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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 / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics10/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual7/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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