Professor of Mathematical Foundations of AI for Science and Engineering (f/m/d)
PDFETH Zurich is establishing a new centre for teaching and research in Heilbronn, Germany, dedicated to advancing a human-centred digital future. Embedded in one of Europe’s most dynamic digital innovation ecosystems, the ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn(www.heilbronn.ethz.ch) will bring together researchers, students, industry, and society to explore bold ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educate and inspire student talents, and develop solutions for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age – shaping innovation with excellence, responsibility, and impact.
The Department of Mathematics (D-MATH; www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for a tenured faculty position in the field of the Mathematical Foundations of AI for Science and Engineering (also known as Scientific Machine Learning). The new professor will lead an internationally high-profile research and teaching programme focused on the development, analysis, and implementation of cutting‑edge Machine Learning and AI methods for applications across the sciences and engineering.
The successful candidate is expected to provide academic leadership by establishing, managing, and continuously advancing a high-impact research group; co‑developing and implementing an internationally visible and innovative educational programme grounded in modern teaching approaches; contributing to teaching (in English) and to the supervision of students and early‑career researchers; actively collaborating with academic, industrial, and societal partners in Germany, Switzerland, and internationally, while maintaining close ties with ETH Zurich in Switzerland; engaging in knowledge and technology transfer activities.
Ideal candidates are inspired by the unique opportunity to join ETH Zurich in Heilbronn from the outset and help shape an open, collaborative, and integrity‑driven campus culture aligned with the values and strategic vision of 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.
Professor of Human Nutrition Biology
PDFThe Department of Health Sciences and Technology (www.hest.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health (www.ifnh.ethz.ch).
The new professor is expected to advance nutrition-centered research on the molecular and cellular basis of how diet, nutrients, and dietary patterns influence human health and disease across the lifespan, including healthy aging. The successful candidate will develop an innovative and mechanistic research program in nutrition biology with translational relevance, leveraging ETH Zurich’s interdisciplinary environment and state-of-the-art analytical and technological capabilities. Research directions may include the molecular basis of diet-driven metabolic phenotypes, precision/personalized nutrition, nutrition–inflammation interfaces, and metabolism- and nutrition-based strategies supporting prevention and health maintenance.
The candidate must have an outstanding research background and international standing in nutrition biology or related fields. Demonstrated strength in building collaborations, including with clinical and/or population partners where relevant, is expected. Successful candidates are expected to establish and lead a competitive research team within the interactive environment at ETH Zurich and to contribute to teaching in the Food Science and Nutrition program. In general, at ETH Zurich undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot.The closing date for applications is 15 November 2026.
Professors or Assistant Professors (Tenure Track) of Computational and Applied Mathematics
PDFThe Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned positions.
The new professors will be members of the Seminar of Applied Mathematics within the Department of Mathematics. We seek individuals with an outstanding research record and a demonstrated ability to direct research work of the highest quality in the areas of computational and applied mathematics, including but not limited to data-driven numerical modeling, scientific machine learning and AI for science and engineering, computational uncertainty quantification, optimization and inverse problems, computational aspects of stochastic (partial) differential equations, randomized numerical algorithms, structure-aware and structure-preserving numerical methods for continuum field models, and hardware-aware numerical algorithms on large-scale HPC platforms and emerging architectures such as quantum, analog, and neuromorphic computing.
Teaching responsibilities will involve undergraduate (in German or English) and graduate courses (in English) for students of mathematics, computational science and engineering (CSE), and other departments of ETH Zurich.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of early-career 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot.The closing date for applications is 20 September 2026.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) / Professor of Energy Technology
PDFThe Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT; www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the tenure-track assistant professor or associate/full professor level.
The new professor will contribute to D-MAVT’s global reputation by performing original and relevant research in the field of energy conversion and storage across scales, driven by fundamental challenges and with the aim of resulting in technologies for societally relevant applications. She/he is expected to establish an experimental program focused on scalable technologies to convert and/or store energy.
Decarbonizing our energy system calls for new versatile technologies for converting and storing different forms of energy. The development of these technologies requires significant advances at the fundamental level. Translating these advances into cost-efficient and sustainable technologies at a global scale requires a pragmatic and visionary engineering approach.
The research activities of the new professor should therefore be situated within the broad area of energy conversion and storage. Examples of potential areas include, but are not limited to, synthetic fuels, CO2 capture and conversion, power-to-x technologies, and renewable energy systems. Successful candidates should showcase the ability to turn fundamental advances into innovative practical technologies. They should also exhibit the capacity to evolve their research activities over the course of their career, supported by a solid foundation in fundamental principles of mechanical and process engineering.
Successful candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent in engineering or a related field and have an outstanding international track record of accomplishments in the fields outlined above, either in academia or industry. Depending on the level of appointment, they are expected to teach Master’s-level courses related to energy conversion and storage, as well as the underlying fundamentals in mechanical and process engineering on the Bachelor level, such as thermodynamics. In general, at ETH Zurich, undergraduate-level courses are taught in German or English, and graduate-level courses are taught in English. The ability to build and lead a successful research group is expected.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of early-career scientists. 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 provides globally competitive salaries, substantial research funding, ample start-up resources, and a world-class research infrastructure. In Switzerland, academics benefit from numerous research funding opportunities and an exceptionally high quality of life. Furthermore, 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a list of projects; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; three key publications; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.
Professor of Generative AI in Visual Computing (f/m/d)
PDFETH Zurich is establishing a new centre for teaching and research in Heilbronn, Germany, dedicated to advancing a human-centred digital future. Embedded in one of Europe’s most dynamic digital innovation ecosystems, the ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn (www.heilbronn.ethz.ch) will bring together researchers, students, industry, and society to explore bold ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educate and inspire student talents, and develop solutions for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age – shaping innovation with excellence, responsibility, and impact.
The Department of Computer Science (D-INFK; www.inf.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Generative AI in Visual Computing. The new professor is anchored in computer science and visual computing and will lead an internationally high‑profile research and teaching programme focused on the development of foundational models and systems for generating, understanding, and interacting with visual and multimodal content and environments. Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to, generative models for images, video, and 3D content; multimodal and world models; neural rendering; simulation and animation; and digital, intelligent characters.
The successful candidate is expected to provide academic leadership by establishing, managing, and continuously advancing a high-impact research group; co‑developing and implementing an internationally visible and innovative educational programme grounded in modern teaching approaches; contributing to teaching (in English) and to the supervision of students and early‑career researchers; actively collaborating with academic, industrial, and societal partners in Germany, Switzerland, and internationally, while maintaining close ties with ETH Zurich in Switzerland; engaging in knowledge and technology transfer activities.
Ideal candidates are inspired by the unique opportunity to join ETH Zurich in Heilbronn from the outset and help shape an open, collaborative, and integrity‑driven campus culture aligned with the values and strategic vision of 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.
Professors of Cybersecurity (f/m/d)
PDFETH Zurich is establishing a new centre for teaching and research in Heilbronn, Germany, dedicated to advancing a human-centred digital future. Embedded in one of Europe’s most dynamic digital innovation ecosystems, the ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn (www.heilbronn.ethz.ch) will bring together researchers, students, industry, and society to explore bold ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educate and inspire student talents, and develop solutions for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age – shaping innovation with excellence, responsibility, and impact.
The Departments of Computer Science (D-INFK; www.inf.ethz.ch) and Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET; www.ee.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invite applications for tenured faculty positions in the area of Cybersecurity. Applications from all areas within Cybersecurity, interpreted broadly, are encouraged. Potential topics include but are not limited to foundations for information security (including cryptography, and formal methods), system security (hardware, software, platforms) across a wide range of systems, network and wireless security, AI security, human factors in security, and privacy.
Successful candidates are expected to provide academic leadership by establishing, managing, and continuously advancing a high-impact research group; co‑developing and implementing an internationally visible and innovative educational programme grounded in modern teaching approaches; contributing to teaching (in English) and to the supervision of students and early‑career researchers; actively collaborating with academic, industrial, and societal partners in Germany, Switzerland, and internationally, while maintaining close ties with ETH Zurich in Switzerland; engaging in knowledge and technology transfer activities.
Ideal candidates are inspired by the unique opportunity to join ETH Zurich in Heilbronn from the outset and help shape an open, collaborative, and integrity‑driven campus culture aligned with the values and strategic vision of 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Small-scale Engineering
PDFThe Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT; www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the tenure-track assistant professor level.
Small-scale engineering and fabrication comprise a fundamental and transversal discipline in mechanical and process engineering, translating the state of the art in the micro- and nano-sciences to engineer functional devices for real-world implementation across broad applications. In this context, we seek applicants with outstanding accomplishments and future potential in research and teaching related to micro- and nano-engineering and fabrication in any domain related to mechanical engineering or chemical and process engineering. We particularly encourage applicants focusing on small-scale engineering and fabrication; functional or smart material synthesis, integration and characterization; integrated systems; electromechanical, thermal, and fluidic devices; advanced nano-fabrication and manufacturing; mechanical systems; and/or small-scale sustainable technologies. D-MAVT is committed to world-class interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research that spans from the fundamental to the applied. The candidate is expected to establish and extend exchange and interaction with academia and industry on a national and international level.
Successful candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in engineering or related fields, and have an outstanding international record of accomplishments in small-scale engineering in academia or industry. Furthermore, a strong motivation and indisputable 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 early-career 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a list of projects; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; three key publications; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026.
Professors of Artificial Intelligence and its Mathematical and Computational Foundations (f/m/d)
PDFETH Zurich is establishing a new centre for teaching and research in Heilbronn, Germany, dedicated to advancing a human-centred digital future. Embedded in one of Europe’s most dynamic digital innovation ecosystems, the ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn(www.heilbronn.ethz.ch) will bring together researchers, students, industry, and society to explore bold ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educate and inspire student talents, and develop solutions for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age – shaping innovation with excellence, responsibility, and impact.
The Departments of Computer Science (D-INFK; www.inf.ethz.ch) and Mathematics (D-MATH; www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invite applications for tenured faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence and its Mathematical and Computational Foundations. We seek outstanding scholars across the broad landscape of modern AI, including the mathematics of deep learning, large language models, and computational methods for AI systems.
Successful candidates are expected to provide academic leadership by establishing, managing, and continuously advancing a high-impact research group; co‑developing and implementing an internationally visible and innovative educational programme grounded in modern teaching approaches; contributing to teaching (in English) and to the supervision of students and early‑career researchers; actively collaborating with academic, industrial, and societal partners in Germany, Switzerland, and internationally, while maintaining close ties with ETH Zurich in Switzerland; engaging in knowledge and technology transfer activities.
Ideal candidates are inspired by the unique opportunity to join ETH Zurich in Heilbronn from the outset and help shape an open, collaborative, and integrity‑driven campus culture aligned with the values and strategic vision of 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 covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.