In 1815 he became a teacher of mathematics at the gymnasium in Bern, and during the following year, began studying geology at University of Göttingen as a pupil of Johann Friedrich Ludwig Hausmann.

[2] In 1825 he published his first major work, Beyträge zu einer Monographie der Molasse.

Later on, he commenced his detailed investigations of the western Alps, and published in 1834 his Geologie der westlichen Schweizer-Alpen.

[4] In 1859 he organized the geological survey of Switzerland, being appointed president of the commission, and retaining this position until the end of his life.

[5] It was remarked by Jules Marcou that Studer was present at the first meeting of the Société helvétique des sciences naturelles at Geneva on October 6, 1815, and remained a member during 72 years.