IAESTE Internships

Location

Switzerland

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

CH-2025-000049

Students Requirements

General discipline

Computer Science / Informatics

Completed Years of Study

2

Fields of Study

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

Knowledge of energy planning and energy concepts is desirable. Motivated and innovated problem solver. Interest and experience in geospatial data and semantic web technologies is desirable.

Work Details

Duration

12 - 26 Weeks

Within These Dates

02.06.2025 - 31.01.2026

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

2300 CHF / month

Working Hours

41.0 per week / 8.2 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

Employer

Cost of lodging

810 CHF / month

Cost of living

1650 CHF / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

Any student with Non-EU/EFTA nationality needs an official letter from their university, confirming that the internship is compulsory (required for visa/work permit).

Work description

Empa is a national research laboratory and part of the ETH Domain. We conduct cutting-edge materials and technology research, generating interdisciplinary solutions to major challenges faced by industry, and create the necessary scientific basis to ensure that our society develops in a sustainable manner.The Urban Energy Systems Lab at Empa is at the forefront of innovation, combining advanced digital technologies to create impactful solutions for urban energy planning. Our goal is to enhance decision-making using digital twins, linked data, and semantic web technologies.What You’ll Do As an intern, you will:• Collaborate on Full-Stack Development: Gain hands-on experience with modern web app architecture.• Enhance Testing & Robustness: Help improve the reliability and efficiency of our digital twin approach.• Explore Linked Data & Semantic Web Technologies: Contribute to the integration of cutting-edge data frameworks.• Innovate Solutions: Work with a team of problem solvers to develop creative ideas and solutions.What We’re Looking For We value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn over extensive experience. Ideal candidates will:• Have a passion for web app development and digital transformation.• Show interest in geospatial, linked data, semantic web technologies, or related fields.• Be motivated to expand their development skills and portfolio.• Be problem solvers with a creative and innovative mindset.Why Join Us?• Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and full-stack development.• Portfolio Growth: Build impressive projects that demonstrate your capabilities.• Mentorship: Work alongside experienced professionals committed to your growth.• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that advance urban energy planning.

Deadline

07.05.2025