Professor of Human Nutrition Biology (Department of Health Sciences and Technology)

Professor of Human Nutrition Biology

The Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health.

Position Description

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to establish and lead a competitive research team within the interactive environment at ETH Zurich
• Willingness 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.

Application Requirements

Applications should include:

• Covering letter formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership
• 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. 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.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 15 November 2026.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.