Working and Studying at D-BSSE

D-BSSE provides a unique environment for students, scientists and administrative/technical staff alike. The department’s location in Basel, just a one-hour train ride away from ETH’s campuses in Zurich, adds to this uniqueness, offering an attractive portfolio of opportunities for trainings, courses, and collaborations with institutions in both Basel and Zurich and beyond.

D-BSSE scientists work in long-standing collaborations with researchers affiliated with hospitals and university institutions in Basel and Zurich, company founders find inspirational and dynamic start-up scenes in both cities, and students benefit from the close vicinity to big players in pharmaceutical and chemical industry in Basel and enjoy student life in two vibrant cities. A wealth of useful information on campus and city life in Basel can be found in the Newcomers guide compiled by the Association of Scientific Staff at D-BSSE.

The department is proud of its interdisciplinarity and collaborative spirit, growing diversity and pleasant working climate, aspects which contribute to overall job satisfaction of D-BSSE staff members (see for instance, most recent ETH Employee Survey 2021).

Please also consult the ETH Zurich website of the Welcome Centre for general information on employment, immigration, accommodation, and living in Switzerland.

If you have any questions on working or studying at D-BSSE feel free to contact: