Tirocinio — USI – Università della Svizzera italiana
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Role overview
Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
Department/Institute: Academy of Architecture.
Role: Internship.
- Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
- Department/Institute: Academy of Architecture.
- You are passionate about sustainable architecture, environmental technologies, and experimental design.
- You enjoy combining analytical thinking with hands-on making and are motivated by solving complex interdisciplinary challenges.
Key requirements
- You are passionate about sustainable architecture, environmental technologies, and experimental design.
- You enjoy combining analytical thinking with hands-on making and are motivated by solving complex interdisciplinary challenges.
- We are looking for candidates with the following profile:
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor's or master’s programme in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Civil Engineering, Computational Design, or a related field.
- Interest in sustainable construction, façade systems, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions.
- Experience with CAD and digital modelling software (Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit or similar).
- Familiarity with computational design, digital fabrication, prototyping, or environmental simulation is an advantage.
- Comfortable working both digitally and physically through model making, prototyping, and experimental testing.
- Strong curiosity, initiative, and willingness to work within an interdisciplinary research team.
Application process
- The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of architecture, engineering, ecology, and digital fabrication while collaborating with academic researchers and external partners. pagina 2 / 3 This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research with direct real-world application and impact on the future of sustainable infrastructure in Switzerland. Contract Terms
- Duration: 6-month internship (possibility of extension depending on project development and funding).
- Start date: As soon as possible.
- Workplace: Academy of Architecture, Università della Svizzera italiana, Mendrisio, Switzerland.
- Application Applications should be submitted as a single PDF including: Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae including: o Personal information o Education o Professional experience o Technical and software skills o Language skills o Publications, exhibitions, conferences, or awards (if applicable)
- Portfolio showcasing academic and/or professional work relevant to the position.
- We guarantee that the selection process will give equal opportunities to female and male researchers. pagina 3 / 3 As an institution that values diversity, USI particularly encourages applications from women and from all individuals from underrepresented groups.
Contacts
- Applications should be submitted by email to Sacha Cutajar: [email protected] The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
- Start date: ASAP USI strives to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Company and context
- Good organizational and documentation skills.
- Good command of English.
- Knowledge of Italian and/or German is considered an advantage.
Additional details
- The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of architecture, engineering, ecology, and digital fabrication while collaborating with academic researchers and external partners. pagina 2 / 3 This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research with direct real-world application and impact on the future of sustainable infrastructure in Switzerland.
- Your Profile You are passionate about sustainable architecture, environmental technologies, and experimental design.
- Application Applications should be submitted as a single PDF including: Letter of Motivation
Notes and original content
- Contract Terms
- Application Applications should be submitted as a single PDF including:
- Letter of Motivation
Questions about this listing
What salary does USI – Università della Svizzera italiana offer for this role?
USI – Università della Svizzera italiana lists CHF 41'600 - 63'000 gross per year for this position in Mendrisio. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does USI – Università della Svizzera italiana offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with USI – Università della Svizzera italiana during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
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