Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Small-scale Engineering (Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering)

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Small-scale Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the tenure-track assistant professor level.

Position Description

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.

Requirements

• PhD degree or equivalent in engineering or related fields
• Outstanding international record of accomplishments in small-scale engineering in academia or industry
• Strong motivation and indisputable commitment to undergraduate (in German or English) and graduate (in English) student teaching
• Ability to lead a research group
• Academic net age not exceeding eight years at the time of application (period since doctoral examination spent for scientific work)

Application Requirements

Applications should include:

• Covering letter formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• List of projects
• Three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership
• Three key publications
• Descriptions of the three most important achievements (maximum a half page each)
• Certificate of the highest degree

ETH Zurich emphasizes qualitative assessment of academic accomplishments. Descriptions of three most important achievements could include research findings, extraordinary achievements in teaching and its further development, services in the benefit of the academic community or society, software development, patents, knowledge transfer and its practical application, spin-off companies or similar.

Closing Date

31 October 2026

Additional Information

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.