The Department of Architecture invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship is based at the Institute of Technology in Architecture ITA (www.ita.arch.ethz.ch).
The new professor is expected to develop a state-of-the-art research agenda, identifying and extending new research frontiers in building physics that address the transformation of the building stock towards low carbon and high quality of life. Thematically, these frontiers are in areas such as multiscale building physics, urban microclimate, physics of sustainable building materials, building and urban acoustics.
Successful candidates will have excellent and proven expertise in building physics. Ideally, their academic track record is complemented by practical experience in implementing novel concepts in architecture and construction practice. This is demonstrated by a strong publication record, experience in innovative teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration in practice or living lab settings. Required qualifications include a Ph.D., the ability to lead a team and excellent teaching skills. A contribution to the development of the Department of Architecture beyond the boundaries of the discipline is expected.
The new professor will actively contribute to the further development and expansion of the curriculum towards sustainable construction, building life cycle and circular building systems. In the case of an assistant professorship, this includes teaching at the bachelor level in architecture, offering a basic course in building physics. Collaboration with architectural design studios at the bachelor level to address building physics issues in design is encouraged. In the case of an associate/full professorship, teaching also includes offering courses for the Master of Architecture (MSc Arch) and Master in Integrated Building Systems (MSc IBS), and continuing education on advanced topics in building physics, such as urban microclimate, acoustics, or material characterisation. Courses at ETH Zurich are generally taught in German or English.
The new professor will supervise doctoral students and collaborate with professorships in the Department of Architecture and across ETH departments. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the professorships of the Institute of Technology in Architecture ITA, other ETH departments, as well as a strong interest in synergies through collaboration with the globally unique infrastructure for experimental research, including the Robotic Fabrication Laboratory (RFL), the Immersive Design Lab (IDL), and the Zero Carbon Building Systems Lab.
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.
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 15 September 2025.
The Department of Architecture invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship is based at the Institute of Technology in Architecture ITA (www.ita.arch.ethz.ch).
The new professor is expected to develop a state-of-the-art research agenda, identifying and extending new research frontiers in building physics that address the transformation of the building stock towards low carbon and high quality of life. Thematically, these frontiers are in areas such as multiscale building physics, urban microclimate, physics of sustainable building materials, building and urban acoustics.
Successful candidates will have excellent and proven expertise in building physics. Ideally, their academic track record is complemented by practical experience in implementing novel concepts in architecture and construction practice. This is demonstrated by a strong publication record, experience in innovative teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration in practice or living lab settings. Required qualifications include a Ph.D., the ability to lead a team and excellent teaching skills. A contribution to the development of the Department of Architecture beyond the boundaries of the discipline is expected.
The new professor will actively contribute to the further development and expansion of the curriculum towards sustainable construction, building life cycle and circular building systems. In the case of an assistant professorship, this includes teaching at the bachelor level in architecture, offering a basic course in building physics. Collaboration with architectural design studios at the bachelor level to address building physics issues in design is encouraged. In the case of an associate/full professorship, teaching also includes offering courses for the Master of Architecture (MSc Arch) and Master in Integrated Building Systems (MSc IBS), and continuing education on advanced topics in building physics, such as urban microclimate, acoustics, or material characterisation. Courses at ETH Zurich are generally taught in German or English.
The new professor will supervise doctoral students and collaborate with professorships in the Department of Architecture and across ETH departments. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the professorships of the Institute of Technology in Architecture ITA, other ETH departments, as well as a strong interest in synergies through collaboration with the globally unique infrastructure for experimental research, including the Robotic Fabrication Laboratory (RFL), the Immersive Design Lab (IDL), and the Zero Carbon Building Systems Lab.
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.
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 15 September 2025.
The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT, www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The new professor is expected to contribute to the fundamental theoretical, technological and interdisciplinary development of disciplines related to dynamical systems and control and to strengthen the leading position of ETH Zurich and D-MAVT in this field. She or he should establish and extend exchange and interaction with academia and industry on a national and international level.
The new professor must demonstrate an excellent international record as an engineer and scientist in the domains of interest for this call. While scientific excellence and originality in one of the subfields of dynamical systems and control is the priority, a focus on «embodied intelligence» is highly desired, i.e., a focus on systems that interact directly with the physical world, such as robots, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, manufacturing, energy systems, as well as sensors, actuators, and control architectures that are particular to the mechanical and process engineering disciplines.
Successful candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in engineering or related fields, and have an outstanding international record of accomplishments in dynamical systems. 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 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.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and projects, three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership, 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 November 2025.
The Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the Seminar for Statistics (www.math.ethz.ch/sfs).
Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research and teaching records and a proven ability to direct research work of high quality. We welcome candidates from all areas of Statistics and Data Science, broadly defined. 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 in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Particular emphasis will be placed on contributions to the MSc Statistics and MSc Data Science programs.
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.
Applications should include 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. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2026.
The Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS; www.gess.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for two professorships, one in History of Technology, the other in Philosophy of Science. We are looking for two researchers with an outstanding record in philosophy, history or neighbouring disciplines whose research focuses (a) on the history of technology and (b) on the philosophy of science. The search is also open to candidates who combine historical and philosophical methodologies and to those who combine them with other related methodologies. The candidates should essentially contribute to the historical and critical reflection on science and technology at ETH Zurich. They should contribute to the ETH Science in Perspective and History and Philosophy of Knowledge Master teaching programs. The language of instruction at D-GESS can be either English or German. The ability to lead a research group is expected.
Candidates should demonstrate an interest in collaboration with other disciplines at D-GESS and ETH Zurich, and in particular with those in its science and engineering departments. Furthermore, one of the professors should be qualified to take up academic responsibilities for the Archiv für Zeitgeschichte (Zurich Archive of Contemporary History).
ETH Zurich provides excellent research conditions and expects innovative interdisciplinary collaboration across a variety of academic disciplines.
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.
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 June 2025.
The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT, www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned positions at the tenure-track assistant professor or associate/full professor level.
Micro- and nanoscale engineering and fabrication comprise a fundamental and transversal discipline in mechanical and process engineering, translating the state of the art in the micro- and nanosciences to engineer functional devices for real-world applications in industrial and clinical settings. In this context, we seek applicants with outstanding accomplishments and future potential in research and teaching related to micro- and nanoengineering in any domain related to mechanical engineering or chemical and process engineering. We particularly encourage applicants focusing on biomedical technologies for improved diagnostics or therapies; functional or smart material synthesis, integration and characterization; integrated systems; electromechanical, thermal, and fluidic devices; advanced nanomanufacturing; mechanical systems; and/or 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, industry, and/or clinics 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 micro/nano 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 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.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and projects, three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership, 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 2026.
The 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.
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.
The Department of Computer Science (www.inf.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for an assistant professorship (tenure track) in computer science with focus on networking and distributed systems and special emphasis on data centers and cloud computing. Within these areas, topics of interest include protocol design, performance analysis, system architecture, distributed applications at scale, etc.
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. The new professor will be expected to supervise doctoral students and teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses. 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.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications with the three to five most important ones clearly marked, three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership, 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 8 January 2026.
The 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.
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.
The Department of Architecture (www.arch.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for a for the above-mentioned position.
The new professor will engage with contemporary urban challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity and social inequality through concrete urban design projects. Drawing on extensive practical experience, she/he will play a vital role in advancing and implementing urban design education and research at the Institute for Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS) (www.lus.arch.ethz.ch).
The new professor will be mainly responsible for teaching design (design studio and master's thesis) and for providing lectures to students in the Bachelor and Master of Architecture programmes. Lectures will provide knowledge of the basic strategies, approaches, concepts and tools activated in contemporary urban design practice and their potential to address current urban challenges. At the heart of design education will be knowledge about the relationship between material, typological and morphological choices and the cultural, social, economic and political aspects of the built environment.
She/he is expected to propose and develop a state-of-the-art research agenda exploring contemporary urban challenges such as mitigating the effects of climate change, dealing more sustainably with resources and installing conditions for more socially just urban environments. She/he will cooperate with professorships in the Department of Architecture and across different ETH departments. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the professorships at the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS) and strong interest in cooperation with the professorships at the Institute of Design and Architecture (IEA).
The successful candidate has an internationally-esteemed urban design portfolio and is recognised by peers as a leader in the practice field, as well as a strong voice in the scholarly reflection upon this field. Qualifications include a university degree and usually experience, both in research and teaching in the academic context. Responsible leadership of a group of employees and the commitment to help develop the Department of Architecture beyond the boundaries of his/her own field of expertise are expected. Courses at ETH Zurich are generally 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.
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 15 October 2025.
Professor of Leadership
The Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC, www.mtec.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The successful candidate is expected to develop and lead a cutting-edge research programme focused on understanding, shaping, and supporting the role of current and future leaders in employing emerging technologies – including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) – to address critical societal challenges. The research should generate insights and guidance on how leaders make decisions, assess their impact, and organise for long-term success in the context of technological and societal transformation. A broad methodological approach is expected, incorporating both field and laboratory studies as well as both qualitative and quantitative methods. Candidates should demonstrate strong competencies in key areas such as technology leadership, managerial decision-making and cognition, human-technology interaction, and the design of work and organisations. Active engagement with the corporate world is considered essential.
The ideal candidate is an internationally recognised scholar with an outstanding publication record in top-tier management journals and a proven track record of innovative teaching activities for a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as in continuing and executive education. In general, at ETH Zurich undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in English. Experience in leading teams of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers towards excellent research outcomes is essential.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership, 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 October 2025.
The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT, www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned positions at the tenure-track assistant professor or associate/full professor level.
Micro- and nanoscale engineering and fabrication comprise a fundamental and transversal discipline in mechanical and process engineering, translating the state of the art in the micro- and nanosciences to engineer functional devices for real-world applications in industrial and clinical settings. In this context, we seek applicants with outstanding accomplishments and future potential in research and teaching related to micro- and nanoengineering in any domain related to mechanical engineering or chemical and process engineering. We particularly encourage applicants focusing on biomedical technologies for improved diagnostics or therapies; functional or smart material synthesis, integration and characterization; integrated systems; electromechanical, thermal, and fluidic devices; advanced nanomanufacturing; mechanical systems; and/or 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, industry, and/or clinics 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 micro/nano 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 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.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and projects, three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership, 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 2026.
The Department of Architecture (www.arch.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship is located at the Institute of Design and Architecture IEA (www.iea.arch.ethz.ch).
The new professor is mainly responsible for teaching a design studio and giving lectures for students in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programme in Architecture, including the supervision of Master’s theses. Teaching will cover theoretical foundations, methodological skills and specialized knowledge in the field of design and integration of contemporary infrastructures. Positioned at the intersection of architecture, landscape and urban planning, it will promote a contextual and sustainable vision beyond purely functional and technological approaches. Contemporary digital design and production techniques are, in general, an integral part of the sustainable architectural debate.
The new professor is expected to propose and develop a state-of-the-art research agenda. The focus is on the investigation and development of relevant topics that contribute to the advancement of architecture as a discipline, through a mutual interaction between theory and practice. All activities should be consistent with the principles of Baukultur, paying particular attention to the cultural, ecological and social dimensions of infrastructure. The position requires a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with professorships among the Department of Architecture and across ETH Zurich. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the chairs at the Institute of Design and Architecture (IEA) and strong interest in cooperation with the chairs at the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS).
Successful candidates must have a substantial built œuvre and competence in design and realization of high-quality architecture with infrastructural relevance. They have a background in architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, or a related interdisciplinary field. Qualifications include a university degree, accreditation by architects and usually experience, both in research and teaching. Competence in leading a group and contribution to the development of the Department of Architecture beyond the boundaries of the discipline 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 and care responsibilities.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a project portfolio; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions 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 2026.
The Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The professorship focuses on plant nutrition in the context of sustainable agriculture and global environmental change. The ideal candidate uses integrative approaches, including molecular, greenhouse and field experiments, plant-soil system modeling, and state-of-the-art tools (e.g., isotopes, phenomics or genomics) to generate new knowledge on environment-crop interactions (in the rhizosphere and across scales). The candidate collaborates with stakeholders to provide solutions to improve nutrient use efficiency and sustainability of food and feed production across the globe. Candidates are expected to have established an exciting research portfolio, have experience in teaching and mentoring, and be motivated to engage in dialogue with society. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the study programs of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
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.
Applications should include 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. 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 2026.
The Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the Seminar for Statistics (www.math.ethz.ch/sfs).
Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research and teaching records and a proven ability to direct research work of high quality. We welcome candidates from all areas of Statistics and Data Science, broadly defined. 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 in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Particular emphasis will be placed on contributions to the MSc Statistics and MSc Data Science programs.
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.
Applications should include 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. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2026.