Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Signal Processing and Machine Learning
The 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 focus on fundamental research in signal processing and machine learning at large. Potential focus areas include machine-learning algorithms, signal recovery and restoration, message passing, graph signal processing, coding theory and storage, adaptive filters, array processing, remote sensing, and time-frequency analysis. Moreover, the research can extend into various applications, encompassing biomedical, image, acoustic, speech, and radar signal processing. The ideal candidate also possesses an inclination toward hardware, software, and system aspects, and establishes synergies with other research areas in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering and more broadly at ETH Zurich.
The successful candidate must be committed to innovative and engaging teaching in both fundamental undergraduate-level courses and advanced graduate-level courses in the areas of signal processing and machine learning. At ETH Zurich, undergraduate-level courses are taught in German or English, and graduate-level courses are taught in English. The ability to lead a research group is 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. 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 February 2025.
Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Intelligent Embedded Systems: Software-Hardware Co-design
The 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 highly innovative and internationally visible research program in the hardware and software design of intelligent embedded systems with machine learning capabilities. We are looking for applicants with a strong background in areas including computer-aided design of circuits and systems, hardware-software co-design, smart networked sensor, machine learning algorithms on dedicated hardware, internet-of-things (IoT), edge computing and edge AI. Successful candidates should be active in both software and hardware research, with an application-oriented vision. Research profiles capable of establishing clear links with existing activities in analog/digital circuit design, (wireless) communication, information processing, computer networks, robotics, and control theory in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering and at ETH Zurich are particularly 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 embedded systems. At ETH Zurich, undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses in English. The ability to lead a research group is 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. 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 February 2025.
Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Computer Vision
The 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 focus on fundamental research in computer vision. Potential focus areas include but are not limited to embodied visual intelligence, advanced machine learning algorithms for computer vision, human perception inspired vision models, and novel hardware-software interfaces for visual perception. Moreover, the research can extend into various applications, encompassing biomedical, autonomous driving, robotics, and advanced sensors. The ideal candidate also establishes synergies with other research areas in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering and more broadly at ETH Zürich.
The successful candidate must be committed to innovative and engaging teaching in both fundamental undergraduate-level courses and advanced graduate-level courses in the areas of computer vision and machine learning. At ETH Zürich, undergraduate-level courses are taught in German or English, and graduate-level courses are taught in English. The ability to lead a research group is 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.
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 May 2025.
Professor of Human Integrative (Patho)physiology
The Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich (www.hest.ethz.ch) invites applications for a Professorship on the topic of Human Integrative (Patho)physiology at the associate or full professor level.
The new professor is expected to address outstanding research questions in physiology and/or metabolism, advancing research in these areas with emphasis on health and disease across the human lifespan.
Candidates must have an excellent research background in human (patho)physiology, using invasive and/or non-invasive procedures. They should hold a medical degree and be qualified for clinical work, having demonstrated a strong track record in combining basic research with translational activities. Experience in modelling multi-organ systems and an interest in combining hypothesis- and data-driven research are highly desired and would be an asset. The new professor is expected to establish and lead a competitive research team, focused on integrative human physiology/metabolism within an interactive and interdisciplinary research environment. The new professor is expected to synergize with the extensive technical expertise at ETH Zurich, striving to enhance the translational drive from fundamental research to human therapeutic applications. Access to patients will be ensured through strategic collaborations with partnering clinics of ETH Zurich or through a part time clinical employment.
Additional prerequisites include a strong motivation and commitment to teach in the area of Human Physiology. The professorship will be embedded in the Department’s teaching program in Health Sciences and Technology, as well as Human Medicine, and will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses (in German or English), as well as graduate level courses (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 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 March 2025.
Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Micro- and Nanoengineering for Health
The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
Micro- and nanoengineering are key drivers in healthcare development. Indeed, micro- and nanoengineered materials, such as functionalized drug formulations and implants, and devices, such as for sensing and imaging, can play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness and safety of patient treatment, making diagnoses and therapies more efficient and reliable.
The focus of the professorship should strike a balance between fundamental research on micro- and nanoengineering and technology development and their translation related to health applications (exemplified but not limited to functional materials for health, physical, chemical and biochemical sensing, or related imaging, design and monitoring of organ-on-chip technologies). The professorship should also address translational challenges related to engineering scale-up, fabrication, processing, design, system integration, and reliability, leading to clinical studies. It will have access to ETH Zurich technology platforms for material science, fabrication and device integration.
The new professor is expected to establish an ambitious, world-class research program in the field of micro- and nanoengineering for health. We encourage applications from engineers from the entire spectrum from functional materials, medical devices to imaging and biomedical engineering. Candidates should demonstrate a core area of scientific expertise and solid theoretical foundation with a desire for translational and innovation. Experience in the collaboration with clinical partners will be highly valued.
Successful candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in engineering and have an outstanding international record of research accomplishments on the above topics. They will actively participate in undergraduate (in German or English) and graduate (in English) student teaching. This activity will primarily lie within the ETH’s B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering and M.Sc. programmes «Mechanical and Process Engineering», «Micro and Nanosystems» and «Biomedical Engineering». The ability to lead a research group is 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.
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 28 February 2025.
Professor of Mathematics – Algebra, Geometry, and Topology
PDFThe Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are looking for mathematicians with a focus on algebra, geometry, or topology.
Successful candidates should demonstrate an outstanding research record and a proven ability to direct research work 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.
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 April 2025.