Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by admin
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Work at USI
Are you searching for an exciting job in a sunny and international setting? The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a great place to start your next professional chapter. Because it is located in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, it offers a warm culture and a high quality of life.
First, you should know that USI is a young and growing university. We offer many different Università della Svizzera italiana positions for researchers, professors, and administrative staff. We welcome people from all over the world to join our modern campuses in Lugano and Mendrisio.
In addition to teaching roles, we provide many opportunities in various technical fields. These jobs are important because they support our goal of being a top-tier research institution. Furthermore, we offer a friendly environment where you can work with experts from many different backgrounds.
Finally, if you are ready to take a step forward in your career, please browse our current vacancies. We look forward to seeing how your talents can help our university grow.
Careers at the Università della Svizzera italiana
All employment opportunities (vacancies, new positions) are advertised by broad categories: Academic, Research, Administrative and Technical staff.
Università della Svizzera italiana
Call for candidates to apply to the ERC Starting Grant 2027 call:
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) welcomes excellent candidates who wish to apply to the ERC Starting Grant.
Application details
Internal deadline for submitting applications:
- ERC Starting Grant 2027: 30 April 2026 (ERC deadline: 14 October 2026 (TBC)).
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Facoltà di scienze economiche
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Bando (pdf, 100 Kb)
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Facoltà di scienze economiche
Bando di concorso per una docenza a contratto in Pubblica amministrazione
Bando (pdf, 114 Kb)
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Faculty of Economics
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Academy of Architecture
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Call (pdf, 117 Kb)
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Academy of Architecture
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Call (pdf, 121 Kb)
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Facoltà di scienze economiche
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Call (pdf, 130 Kb)
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Academy of Architecture
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Call (pdf, 124 Kb)
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Call (pdf, 177 Kb)
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Faculty of Economics
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PhD positions
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Faculty of Economics
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Faculty of Economics
Law Institute (IDUSI)
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Call (pdf, 131 Kb)
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Facoltà di comunicazione, cultura e società
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Bando (pdf, 145 Kb)
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Call
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Institute for the History and Theory of Art and Architecture (ISA)
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Call (pdf, 124 Kb)
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