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Doctoral Student in Computational Chemistry100%, Zurich, fixed-termProf. Dr. Sereina Riniker's group for Computational Chemistry at the Institute of Molecular Physical Science is interested in the development of methodology for classical molecular dynamics simulations and cheminformatics, and in the application of those methods to address challenging...

The University of Zurich seeks pre-doctoral fellows to support economics research under a professor, with tasks spanning brainstorming, literature reviews, data analysis and writing. This full-time, in-person position combines 70% research with 30% on-the-job learning, within a vibrant department community that offers hands-on mentoring.Ideal candidates hold...

Doctoral Position in Debris Flow Monitoring100%, Zurich, fixed-termThe Engineering Geology Group, (Prof. Dr. Jordan Aaron, Geological Institute) is looking for a creative and motivated doctoral candidate with a strong interest in debris flows mechanisms, field monitoring, and natural hazard risk management.The position is expected to start in January 2027...

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility. The School of Criminal Justice of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration opens a...

Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesZug Institute for Blockchain Research at the University of Lucerne The University of Lucerne is a modern, personal and dynamic human sciences university at the heart of Switzerland and Europe. In keeping with our guiding principle 'Moving Human Sciences', we focus on people and their institutions with our six...

You’ll spend up months working on your doctoral thesis in a truly unique environment where science, technology and innovation meet. You’ll be part of an international community of experts, gaining experience at the forefront of research and engineering.Your responsibilitiesCarry out your doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home...

The Engineering Geology Group, (Prof. Dr. Jordan Aaron, Geological Institute) is looking for a creative and motivated doctoral candidate with a strong interest in debris flows mechanisms, field monitoring, and natural hazard risk management.The position is expected to start in January 2027 and is fully funded for 4 years. Project background This is an SNSF...

Doctoral Fellowships in Architecture and Technology The Architecture & Technology (A&T) Doctoral Programme is looking for exceptional candidates to join our group of 50+ international doctoral students. We are offering twopaid, full-time (100%), 3.5-year doctoral fellowships to start on October 1, 2027. Since its inauguration, 32scholars have been granted an...

ETH Zürich invites applications for a Doctoral Student in Computational Chemistry in Prof. Dr. Sereina Riniker's group.The project focuses on methodology for classical MD simulations and cheminformatics, with collaboration with a pharmaceutical company and an academic lab. Requirements include an MSc in a relevant field, experience with MD simulations, ML,...

The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich invites applications for pre-doctoral positions (1–2 years) for qualified applicants from low- and middle-income countries and/or with a refugee background. This full-time, in-person program offers strong mentoring, with responsibilities spanning research, literature reviews, data analysis and...

The University of Zurich invites applications for a 60% doctoral position in accounting research. The program combines the doctoral student’s own research with rigorous international coursework, with the first year focused on foundational courses and the second year on independent research under faculty supervision.Based in Zurich, the international...

The ETH AI Center promotes trustworthy, accessible, and inclusive AI systems. For this goal, we bring together interdisciplinary research teams of AI foundations, applications, and implications across all departments and look at AI from many different angles like mathematical principles, medicine, architecture, robotics, and social sciences / future of work....

Doctoral Student in Glaciology and Glacial Hazards 100%, Zurich, fixed-term We are looking for a Doctoral Student to join the team of the Professorship of Glaciology for four years. Our group is affiliated with ETH’s Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW) as well as the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research...

ETH AI Center Doctoral Fellowship 2027 100%, Zurich, fixed-term The ETH AI Center promotes trustworthy, accessible, and inclusive AI systems. For this goal, we bring together interdisciplinary research teams of AI foundations, applications, and implications across all departments and look at AI from many different angles like mathematical principles,...

Doctoral Researcher in Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance100%, Zurich, fixed-termThe Spin Dynamics and Hyperpolarisation group is looking for a doctoral researcher, fully funded by a Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The group explores ways to enhance the sensitivity of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR, also known as...

The newly established Atom Quantum Processing (AQP) group, led by Prof. Konrad Viebahn,at the Institute for Quantum Electronics within the Physics Department (D-PHYS), ETH Zurich, is seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Candidate. Our research focusseson ultracold neutral atoms and their application in quantum technologies, in particular, quantum computing....

Doctoral Researcher in Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance100%, Zurich, fixed-termThe Spin Dynamics and Hyperpolarisation group is looking for a doctoral researcher, fully funded by a Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The group explores ways to enhance the sensitivity of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR, also known as...

pThe Spin Dynamics and Hyperpolarisation group is looking for a doctoral researcher, fully funded by a Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The group explores ways to enhance the sensitivity of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR, also known as electron spin resonance, ESR) by orders of magnitude. The project lies at the...

h3Post-doctoral position in theory and numerical simulation /h3 pThe Swiss Plasma Center (SPC) of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has an open Post-Doctoral position in its theory and numerical simulation group led by Prof. Paolo Ricci. /p pThe project is on gyrokinetic simulations of various Alfvén modes excited by external...

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and...