Exciting Opportunity for Students! - Working St... Basel Office - MDPI Headquarters ·

MDPI AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary CHF 25/h (gross)

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Team lunches / breakfasts

Insurance benefits

Job summary

MDPI AG in Basel is inviting students to join our team with a minimum of 20% workload, with flexibility to exceed this based on studies and our needs. The role emphasizes STEM backgrounds and English-language communication, with MS Office O365 proficiency and a focus on administrative support within Basel offices.

As the corporate language is English, you will mainly interact in English, supporting various departments and coordinating meetings.

Qualifications

• Student status: currently enrolled in a university or higher education institution
• Language skills: Fluent in English; German is an advantage
• STEM background preferred
• Technical skills: Proficiency in MS Office O365

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, document preparation, and grammar checks
• Communicate with internal and external customers and team members in English
• Assist with organizing meetings and events and provide general office support as needed

Skills

Fluent in English

German language advantage

Time management

Teamwork

Education

STEM background

Tools

MS Office O365

Job description

Position:

We are excited to welcome students to join ourteam with a minimum 20% workload. We understand the importance of balancing work and studies, and as an employer, we respect your academic commitments. Based on your preferences, we can agree on a fixed workload that exceeds the minimum and suits both your studies and our needs. Your success as a student is our priority, and we are here to support you in maintaining that balance!

We’ve always valued students from diverse academic backgrounds. This time, we are particularly looking to hire students with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) background, as their skills in technology and innovation are well-suited to the evolving needs of scientific publishing.

Even if your preferred department is not listed, we encourage you to apply. You might have the opportunity to contribute to another department that aligns with your interests. Additionally, we might keep your application on file for future openings in these departments.

Responsibilities:

In the assigned role (which will be defined based on the department you choose to apply for and your suitability), you will support the assigned department(s) within our office in Basel. Your tasks will involve administrative work such as data entry, filing, document preparation, and reviewing documents for grammar, etc. You will be in contact with internal and external customers and team members, depending on the assigned tasks. As our corporate language is English, you will communicate primarily in English. Additionally, you will assist with organizing meetings and events and provide general office support as needed.

Requirements:

• Student Status: Currently enrolled in a university or higher education institution

• Language Skills: Fluent in English; German is an advantage

• A STEM background (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office O365

We seek a student who demonstrates reliability, responsibility, and integrity. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented. Professionalism, strong teamwork skills, and effective time management are essential for success at MDPI.

What We Offer:

• Salary: CHF 25.00 per hour (gross)

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in a professional setting

• Flexible Schedule: Accommodating your academic commitments

• Dynamic Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative team

• Fringe Benefits: premium insurance cover paid by MDPI, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches and annual team building event etc.