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Research Assistant

Education & Social

This job is possible with a university degree in any subject. Research assistants in all disciplines have in common that they work in research, consultancy or assessment. They work at university institutes, private research institutes, in private consulting and planning offices, in public administration and in other institutions with a need for scientific specialists, and at universities they fulfil scientific services in research and teaching, which are also conducive to the acquisition of further scientific qualifications such as doctorates and habilitations.

Entry
~CHF 68'000
CHF 5'667/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 85'000
CHF 7'083/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 108'800
CHF 9'067/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration36 months

Your path to Research Assistant

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 68'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science8/10
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💻 IT6/10
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🔧 Manual2/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact4/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)4/10
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AI Risk4/10
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