Academic internships

The Trade Office of Swiss Industries in Taipei offers a full-time academic internship each year for university graduates. The duration of the internship is 12 months (1 January to 31 December).

The annual application deadline for internships is 16 August.

The internship offers a diverse work spectrum and provides an opportunity for the academic intern to collect first-hand work experience in a multi-cultural working environment.

The position is remunerated.

Requirements:

Swiss citizen or Swiss residency/work permit for the entire duration of the internship
Legal residence (Wohnsitz) in Switzerland for the entire duration of the internship
University degree (preferably master students or degree, but a completed bachelor’s degree will be considered)
Internship must start within 12 months after completing the university degree (for candidates with a bachelor's degree who are currently pursuing a master's degree, this time limit can be extended)
Candidates who have already completed an internship with the Swiss Confederation are not eligible
Excellent analytical and editorial skills
Fluency (written and spoken) in one of the official languages of Switzerland and of English
Good knowledge of a second official language of Switzerland
Good knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage
Pronounced capabilities in communication and a team player

Job description:

Support the team in conceptualizing, planning and realizing projects and events
Monitor, perform research, provide analysis and drafting reports on various issues (economic, political, education/science and technology, etc.)
Plan, organize, write and edit contents of the Newsletters
Public relations work, including but not limited to social media
Assist in consular services

Applicants must submit the following documents in electronic format: