Assistant Professor, Tribology & Surface Engineering

1000scholars; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPFL invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in the Institute of Materials (IMX), sponsored by Rolex, with main work at EPFL’s Neuchâtel campus. The appointee will build an independent, internationally recognized research program spanning tribology, contact mechanics, and surface engineering; excellence in teaching and mentoring is explicitly valued.

Candidates should have a PhD, outstanding academic record, and potential for technology transfer or collaboration with

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with an outstanding academic record.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring at all levels.
• Experience building independent, international research programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, internationally recognized research program.
• Secure research funding and manage projects.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, and mentoring of students.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Education

PhD

Job description

EPFL invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in the Institute of Materials (IMX), sponsored by Rolex, with main work at EPFL’s Neuchâtel campus. The appointee will build an independent, internationally recognized research program spanning tribology, contact mechanics, and surface engineering; excellence in teaching and mentoring is explicitly valued.

Candidates should have a PhD, outstanding academic record, and potential for technology transfer or collaboration with