Internship in Architecture and Technology — USI – Università della Svizzera italiana

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This page corresponds to the job slug tirocinio-in-architettura-e-tecnologia-usi-mendrisio (trailing token: Tecnologia Usi Mendrisio).

The reference location stated in the job ad is Mendrisio, Canton of Ticino. Remote-tagged roles still retain the city reference for tax, contract and G Permit enrolment purposes.

Original description

Posizione Posizione aperta presso Università della Svizzera italiana. Dipartimento/Istituto: Academy of Architecture. Ruolo: Internship in Architecture and Technology. Sede: Mendrisio, Svizzera (Canton Ticino). ## Descrizione Internship in Architecture and Technology at the Academy of Architecture of the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a young and dynamic university, a hub of opportunities that welcomes the world. Students are offered a quality interdisciplinary education in which they can be fully engaged, and our researchers enjoy the freedom to pursue their initiatives within a supportive environment. Established in 1996, USI is in constant evolution, taking on new challenges while remaining committed to its core principles: quality, openness, and responsibility. In its recent ranking of “The Best Small Universities in the World”, the Times Higher Education places USI in the top 10. At the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, a distinguished faculty of the Università della Svizzera italiana (ARC-USI), the Fabrication and Material Aware Architecture (FMAA) group, led by Ena Lloret Fritschi, is at the forefront of exploring sustainable design methods in architectural practice with cutting edge technology. The group’s research investigates material systems and construction processes combining material experimentation, digital tools, and robotic and computational techniques. As the group continues to explore new directions in architectural research and innovation, we are offering an internship to support ongoing activities across both research and teaching activities. The internship provides the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values technical curiosity and skill, material awareness, and experimental approaches. You will support both research and teaching activities. This includes supporting a doctoral research project focused on endangered construction techniques, in which digital tools su

Job details

  • Company: USI – Università della Svizzera italiana
  • Position: Internship in Architecture and Technology
  • Location: Mendrisio, Ticino
  • Sector: Istruzione e ricerca
  • Expired on: 2026-03-29

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USI – Università della Svizzera italiana is located in Mendrisio in the Canton of Ticino. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Ticino applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income. Since 2024, the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.

Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.

G permit and residence. To apply for this position as a cross-border worker you must reside in an Italian municipality within the 20 km border zone (Lombardy or Piedmont) and return home at least once a week. The employer files the G permit at the cantonal migration office after the contract is signed: first issuance takes 2-6 weeks and is then renewed yearly. Full-time remote work from Italy is not compatible with cross-border status; extended absences from the Italian home (more than a working week without returning) jeopardise the fiscal regime.

Net salary and the 2024 fiscal agreement. The gross salary advertised here is withheld at source by the Swiss employer at effective rates between 5 % and 19 % in the Canton of Ticino depending on income, marital status and dependants. Cross-border workers hired on or after 1 January 2024 fall under the new Italy-Switzerland concurrent regime: Italy taxes foreign employment income while granting a tax credit on Swiss withholding up to 80 %, declared in section RW of the Italian tax return. Together with social charges the typical gross-to-net gap is 18-28 %. For a personalised calculation on the gross offered by USI – Università della Svizzera italiana open the salary simulator.

Commute and quality of life. Working in Mendrisio means a daily commute that depends on which crossing you use: Brogeda (A2 motorway) and Chiasso-strada cover the Mendrisiotto and Luganese areas; Stabio and Gaggiolo serve commuters from the Varese province; Ponte Tresa is the historic gateway for Luino and the Verbano lake region. At peak times a Como-Lugano leg runs 25-50 minutes; Varese-Lugano typically takes 35-60. For those considering relocation to Ticino, average rent for a 3.5-room flat in Lugano is CHF 1,500-2,200/month, against EUR 600-900 for an equivalent unit in the province of Como. The Swiss healthcare network (LAMal) offers shorter access times than the Italian SSN but at a monthly premium of CHF 350-500 per adult — a substantial line item in any net-vs-net comparison.

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What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in Ticino?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Ticino, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. Together with AVS-AI-IPG (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1% up to CHF 148,200/year) and LPP (7-18% by age), the typical gross-to-net gap is 18-28%. Use our simulator for a personalised calculation against this listing.
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New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting work, unless they exercise the right of option to stay in the Italian SSN. Premiums vary by canton, insurance model (standard, family doctor, telmed, HMO) and deductible (CHF 300 minimum up to 2,500 maximum): compare LAMal premiums.
How do I get a G permit to work in the Canton of Ticino?
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13th-month salary, vacation and overtime: what does Swiss law say?
The 13th salary is not statutory but is standard practice in Ticino and almost always specified in the contract: paid in December or split into two tranches (June + November). Minimum statutory holiday is 4 weeks (5 weeks for under-20s and over-50s with seniority). Overtime above 40-45 weekly hours, under the Labour Act (LL), is compensated with a 25% premium or equivalent time off within 14 weeks.
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For the initial application: CV (European or Swiss format, in a cantonal language), cover letter, and a recent work certificate. After the contract is signed: valid ID card (passport recommended), Italian residence certificate, birth certificate for the G-permit filing, and — for regulated sectors (healthcare, schools, security) — recognition of the Italian degree by SBFI/SEFRI or the relevant cantonal authority, a process that takes 3-6 months.

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