Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Algorithmic System Theory
PDFThe Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (www.ee.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The new professor is expected to develop a strong and internationally visible research program in control systems and automation. We are looking for applicants with a strong background in areas including system identification and adaptive control, decision making under uncertainty, data-driven and formal methods, as well as the applications of control and automation to areas including autonomous systems, transportation, energy, industrial processes, and biomedical systems. Candidates with both a control theory profile and a profile oriented towards applications of automation will be considered. A research profile showing synergies with other research areas in the Department of Information and Electrical Engineering and ETH Zurich more broadly is welcomed.
The successful candidate must be committed to innovative and engaging teaching. She or he should be interested in teaching classes in the various areas of dynamics and control. At ETH Zurich, undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in 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.
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 January 2024.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Surface and Interface Engineering for Energy and Process Engineering Applications
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 demonstrate an excellent international record of research accomplishments in interface and surface science/engineering with applications in energy, process and/or chemical engineering. In addition to the fundamentals of interfacial phenomena with direct relevance to energy and process engineering, potential application areas of fundamental research include the engineering of interfaces for effective heat and mass transfer, multiphase/multispecies thermochemical processes, material and process design for energy conversion/storage and effective separation processes.
Successful candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in engineering or related areas and be capable of establishing an ambitious, world-class research program in surface and energy science. Furthermore, a strong motivation and commitment to undergraduate (in German or English) and graduate (in English) student teaching and the ability to lead a research group are expected.
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. As a faculty member of ETH, the successful candidate can initiate and run their research program building on significant start-up resources, an annual research budget and state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Our salaries and benefits are internationally competitive. We offer a highly international environment that is multilingual and multicultural.
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 31 January 2024.
Professors of Architecture and Construction
PDFThe Department of Architecture (www.arch.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for two professorships in architecture and construction. They are located at the Institute of Design and Architecture IEA (www.iea.arch.ethz.ch).
The new professors are mainly responsible for teaching a design studio and giving lectures for students in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programme in Architecture (incl. master thesis) and shall teach theoretical foundations, methodological skills and specialized knowledge in the field of constructive design with focus on sustainable construction. They should consider contemporary and traditional building techniques, emerging building industry practices and norms, materials and their supply chains, circular economy, digital fabrication, and socio-economic impacts of resource extraction. Contemporary digital design and production techniques are an integral part of the sustainable architectural debate.
The new professors are expected to propose and develop a state-of-the-art research agenda with regard to developments, influences and opportunities in the field of low carbon architecture and construction. They will cooperate with chairs among the department and across different departments. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the existing chairs at the Institute of Design and Architecture.
The successful candidates must have a substantial built œuvre and competence in design and realization of high-quality buildings, especially with regard to sustainable building construction. Their qualifications include undergraduate and graduate university degrees, accreditation by architects and usually experience, both in research and teaching. Responsible leadership of a group of employees and the commitment to help develop the Department of Architecture beyond the boundaries of their own field of expertise are expected. In general, at ETH Zurich courses are taught in German or English.
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 project list, 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 30 November 2023.
Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Sustainable Structures
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 structures. 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 and shall be able to leverage this knowledge to solve important engineering challenges such as designing structures 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 sustainable solutions including natural, biodegradable, and recyclable materials as well as embedded multifunctionality at different scales, (ii) mechanical design and optimization, with a focus on reconfigurable, active and smart structures; (iii) manufacturing process design with the goal of reducing energy consumption, CO2 emissions and non-reusable waste during the full product life-cycle.
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 January 2024.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Theoretical Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science (www.inf.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for an assistant professorship (tenure track) in the broad area of theoretical computer science, including all areas of algorithms and complexity. Applications in the areas of algorithmic game theory, learning-augmented algorithm design, and differential privacy are particularly welcome.
Successful candidates should establish and lead a strong research program. They will be expected to supervise doctoral students and teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses (in German or in English). Collaboration in research and teaching is expected both within the department and with other groups of ETH Zurich and related institutions.
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 (application period starts on 6 November 2023) at: 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 leadership philosophy, the names of three references, 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 7 January 2024.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Musculoskeletal Bioengineering
PDFThe Department of Health Sciences and Technology (www.hest.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The proposed professorship aims to apply engineering principles to the study of the musculoskeletal system and the development of novel bioengineering approaches to the treatment of its pathologies and illnesses. The new professor is expected to provide leadership in the design, characterization and application of novel biomaterials for use in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with a focus on engineering solutions to control the host response and target functional restoration. A holistic approach to bioengineering-based therapies is envisioned, with applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
The successful candidate is expected to excel in musculoskeletal bioengineering, with a deep knowledge of biomaterials development and application, as well as structure/function requirements for musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Possible areas of expertise include mechanobiology of target tissue families, biomimetic aspects of multiscale biomaterials fabrication, selection and/or modification of biomaterials for guided tissue regeneration, use of novel model systems including human organoids, microphysiological bioreactor systems, in vivo models with live imaging, multiscale computational biology for the study of systemic interactions, smart and biosensing materials, and cell and drug encapsulation.
An additional prerequisite is a strong commitment to bioengineering education and teaching. The professorship will be embedded in the Department’s program in Health Sciences and Technology. She/he will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses (German or English) as well as graduate level courses (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. At the assistant professor level, commitment to teaching and the ability to lead a research group are expected.
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 December 2023.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Solar Energy Engineering
PDFThe Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
Successful applicants must demonstrate an excellent international record of research accomplishments in solar energy science and engineering. The new professor is expected to establish an ambitious, world-class research program in the fast-evolving field of solar energy. We encourage applications from scientists and engineers from the entire spectrum of solar energy, from photo-, electro-, or thermo-chemical energy conversion to storage and utilization. Candidates should demonstrate a core area of scientific expertise and solid theoretical foundation with a strong motivation to apply this knowledge to develop novel and efficient solar technologies. Examples include (but are not limited to) processes and devices for solar-driven production of fuels and energy-intensive commodities such as chemicals, as well as for storage of solar energy and innovative approaches for solar electricity.
Successful candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in engineering or a related area and have an outstanding record of accomplishments in solar energy. Furthermore, a strong motivation and indisputable commitment to undergraduate (in German or English) and graduate (in English) teaching and the ability to lead a research group are expected.
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. As a faculty member of ETH, the successful candidate can initiate and run their research program building on significant start-up resources, an annual research budget and state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Our salaries and benefits are internationally competitive. We offer a highly international environment that is multilingual and multicultural.
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 31 December 2023.
Assistant Professors (Tenure Track) of Computer Science – Computer Systems and Data Management Systems
PDFThe Department of Computer Science (www.inf.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for assistant professorships (tenure track) in computer science with focus on different aspects of a) Computer Systems and b) Data Management Systems.
• Computer Systems
• Data Management Systems
Please apply for only one of the above areas as all applications will be jointly reviewed. Applicants should be strongly rooted in computer science, have internationally recognized expertise in their field and pursue research at the forefront of computer science. Successful candidates should establish and lead a strong research program. They will be expected to supervise doctoral students and teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses (in German or in English). Collaboration in research and teaching is expected both within the department and with other groups of ETH Zurich and related institutions.
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 (application period starts on 1 October 2023) at: 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 leadership philosophy, the names of three references, 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 30 November 2023.
Professor of Underground Construction
PDFThe Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG, www.baug.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The new professor is expected to develop a strong international research programme within the areas of underground construction, tunnelling, rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering, with the main focus on understanding, modelling, and developing the fundamentals of mechanics for underground construction. The new professor is expected to deal with significant challenges, which include complex underground structures with demanding boundary conditions (e.g. future underground cities, underground energy storage, geothermal energy, nuclear waste depositories), automation and monitoring in underground construction (mechanisation, interactions between construction processes), ground response to tunnelling and surface settlements, and underground construction in difficult geotechnical and geological conditions, including large rock deformations and pressures, thermo-poro-mechanical and chemical couplings.
The successful candidate is expected to be an established leader in one or more of these areas, ideally combining outstanding academic and industrial/consulting experience. She or he holds a PhD degree in geotechnical engineering or geosciences, with an outstanding research portfolio that combines strengths in numerical and physical modelling, advanced experimental and analytical methods, fully coupled thermo-poro-mechanical and chemical interactions (multi-physics), field monitoring and remote sensing. A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate (in German or English) and graduate (in English) level in the Civil Engineering curriculum is expected. Academic achievements should be complemented by the ability to lead a research group and generate external funding. The position will be filled at the full professor level. The professorship is embedded in the Institute of Geotechnical Engineering (IGT) at D-BAUG. IGT comprises four complementary chairs and an independent group, covering a wide range of fields in geotechnical engineering. Switzerland is an outstanding hub for tunnelling and underground construction, with excellent collaboration opportunities within ETH Zurich.
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 30 November 2023.