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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Energy Science and Technology or Chemical/Process EngineeringThe Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (www.mavt.ethz.ch ) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The new professor is expected to demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and future potential in the area of energy science and technology or chemical/process engineering. We particularly encourage the application of candidates with a proven track record in the areas of (i) interface and surface science/engineering with applications e.g. in heat and mass transfer or for multiphase/multispecies thermochemical processes, (ii) materials engineering with applications e.g. in energy conversion/storage, chemical reactions, separations or (iii) the advancement of material functionalities relevant for the energy and chemical industries.
Successful candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in engineering or related areas and be capable of establishing an ambitious, world-class research program in energy science and technology or chemical/process engineering. 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. As a faculty member of ETH, the successful candidate can initiate and run their research program building on significant start-up resources, an annual research budget and state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Our salaries and benefits are internationally competitive. We offer a highly international environment that is multilingual and multicultural.
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 30 November 2024 .
