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Research jobs in Zürich
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Courier (Relief Driver)
Genetica AG · Zürich
Senior UX Researcher
UBS · Zürich
Research Scientist Intern, 3D Scene Understanding
Meta · Zürich
Professor of Molecular Cell Biology and Biochemistry
ETH Zurich · Zürich
Postdoc Position on Developing Analytical Pipelines and Analyses to Survey Invasive Alien Species in Aquatic Systems using eDNA
Eawag · Zürich
Research Associate & Lecturer in Environmental and Energy Economics
ZHAW · Zürich
Data Scientist
Wüest Partner AG · Zürich
Wastewater Treatment and Sewer Network Specialist
Stadt Illnau-Effretikon · Zürich
Postdoctoral Fellow in Atmospheric Science
Paul Scherrer Institute · Zürich
Veterinary Assistant
VetTrust AG · Zürich
Market report
The takeaway: Employers here most often ask for Python and Machine Learning. English is the most-requested language (77% of postings). Hiring spans junior to senior+ levels.
191
Live roles
▲ 1%
vs last month
77%
Require English
Hiring momentum · 12 weeks
Postings per week, trailing 12 weeks.
Skills in demand
Languages required
Most common: English only (43%) · English + German (25%) · German only (22%)
Seniority mix
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Common questions
What skills are most in demand for research jobs in Zürich?
The most-requested skills are Python, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, R, SQL, based on live Zürich research postings.
Which languages do research roles in Zürich require?
English is the most-requested language (77% of postings), followed by German (57%). Languages are reported by prevalence across postings.
What seniority levels are hiring for research in Zürich?
The seniority mix is junior 37%, mid 37%, senior 24%, lead 2% across current Zürich research postings.
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Methodology: compiled from the 32’052 live postings in JobLabrador's index, collected daily from public job postings. Percentages describe composition; month-over-month comparisons use only sources present in both periods.