Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Sustainability in Mechanical and Process Engineering
PDFThe Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The new professor is expected to establish an ambitious, world-class research program in the field of sustainable engineering. We encourage applications from outstanding candidates with visible expertise in this broad field which ranges from sustainable materials engineering to green manufacturing. Successful candidates must demonstrate an excellent international record of research accomplishments with application to mechanical/aerospace structures and shall be able to leverage this knowledge to solve important engineering challenges such as designing consumer products with sustainable and durable materials, developing lightweight, robust and resilient structures, and conceiving energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and low-waste manufacturing processes. Specific areas of research may include (but are not limited to): (i) engineering with composite materials emphasizing regenerative and sustainable solutions including natural, biodegradable, and recyclable materials as well as embedded multifunctionality at different scales; (ii) sustainable and circular engineering design at all levels from components to engineering systems; (iii) manufacturing process design with the goal of reducing energy consumption, CO2 emissions and non-reusable waste during the full product life-cycle. Candidates taking an experimental approach offering hands-on learning experiences for our students are highly encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in engineering and have an outstanding international record of accomplishments in research on the above topics. Further, a strong motivation and indisputable commitment to teaching is expected. In general, at ETH Zurich undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in English.
ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities. The level of the appointment will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and projects, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, three key publications, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 15 September 2025.
Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mathematics – Probability Theory and Related Fields
PDFThe Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
Successful candidates should demonstrate an outstanding research record and a proven ability to direct research work of highest quality. We are looking for experts in probability theory and related fields. Willingness to participate in collaborative work both within and outside the school is expected. The new professor will be responsible, together with other members of the department, for teaching undergraduate (German or English) and graduate level courses (English) for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 15 September 2025.
Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mathematics and Didactics of Higher Education
PDFThe Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
Successful candidates should demonstrate an excellent research record and a proven ability to direct research work in mathematics of highest quality. Willingness to participate in collaborative work both within and outside the school is expected. The new professor will be responsible, together with other members of the department, for teaching undergraduate (German or English) and graduate level courses (English) for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. We expect candidates to have experience through studies, projects, publications and/or collaborations in the field of didactics of university mathematics. They should show a strong commitment to taking the leading role in the department in curriculum development and in the implementation of innovative teaching methods and technologies.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Professor of Power Electronics and Drive Systems
PDFThe Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET; https://ee.ethz.ch/) at ETH Zürich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The new professor will lead a strong and innovative research and teaching program. Potential areas of interest include basic research on power electronics and drive/machine systems, and/or device integration, with applications in, for example, mobility (street, rail, air, and sea), renewable energies, storage systems, advanced electrical machines, smart cities or powering the digital revolution on all levels from large-scale central datacenters to small-scale mobile or IoT devices. Laboratory space to build hardware and test prototypes is available. The exact research focus is to be defined by the successful candidate, but it should bring new research directions while complementing and allowing collaborations with the existing groups in the research area “Energy” of D-ITET.
Successful candidates must be committed to innovative and engaging teaching at the bachelor’s as well as at the master’s level in the area of power electronics and/or drive systems. At ETH Zurich, undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses in English.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities. Applications from candidates for the position at the associate/full-professor level with excellent qualifications and longer academic experience may be considered as well. The level of the appointment will depend on the successful candidates' qualifications.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and projects, a statement of future research ideas (including explanations on how to complement the research area “Energy” at D-ITET) and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, three key publications (including an explanation why they are key), a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 1 September 2025.