pre-doctoral position

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...

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...

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 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....

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...

Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application Location: Start Date (Earliest): Start Date (Earliest): 1 March 2027 Start Date (Latest): Start Date (Latest): 15 September 2027 Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich invites applications for pre-doc positions (1-2 years) for...

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...

Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology‑Inspired Therapies100%, Basel, fixed‑termA World‑Class Research Environment at the Nexus of Biology, Engineering, and Physical SciencesThe Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of the ETH Zurich in Basel invites...

Doctoral Position in mechanics of frictional particle suspensions100%, Zurich, fixed-termAt the Professorship of Solid Mechanics (SMEC) in the Institute for Building Materials at ETH Zurich, we aim to understand how materials deform, degrade, break, and ultimately fail. Our research is driven by curiosity about the physical mechanisms that underlie failure...

Doctoral Position in contact mechanics of architected interfaces100%, Zurich, fixed-termAt the Professorship of Solid Mechanics (SMEC) in the Institute for Building Materials at ETH Zurich, we aim to understand how materials deform, degrade, break, and ultimately fail. Our research is driven by curiosity about the physical mechanisms that underlie failure...

The Supply Chain Management Group (Prof. Dr. Stephan Wagner) at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD student / doctoral researcher position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. The Supply Chain Management Group at ETH Zurich provides an inspiring, team-oriented research environment with a...

Doctoral position in theoretical modeling of nanocrystal growth100%, Zurich, fixed-termThe Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory (Prof. David J. Norris) in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) at ETH Zurich investigates the synthesis, growth, structure, and optical properties of semiconductor nanomaterials. Our interdisciplinary...

Doctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research100%, Basel, fixed-termA World-Class Research Environment at the Nexus of Biology, Engineering, and Physical SciencesThe Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich in Basel...

Doctoral position in experimental characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals100%, Zurich, fixed-termThe Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory (Prof. David J. Norris) in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) at ETH Zurich investigates the synthesis, growth, structure, and optical properties of nanomaterials. Our...

At the Professorship of Solid Mechanics (SMEC) in the Institute for Building Materials at ETH Zurich, we aim to understand how materials deform, degrade, break, and ultimately fail. Our research is driven by curiosity about the physical mechanisms that underlie failure and by the ambition to translate this understanding into more reliable and resilient...

Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies A World-Class Research Environment at the Nexus of Biology, Engineering, and Physical Sciences The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of the ETH Zurich in Basel invites exceptional candidates to...

Doctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research 100%, Basel, fixed-term A World-Class Research Environment at the Nexus of Biology, Engineering, and Physical Sciences The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich in...

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...

At the Professorship of Solid Mechanics (SMEC) in the Institute for Building Materials at ETH Zurich, we aim to understand how materials deform, degrade, break, and ultimately fail. Our research is driven by curiosity about the physical mechanisms that underlie failure and by the ambition to translate this understanding into more reliable and resilient...