Bernoulli Instructor in Probability and Stochastic Analysis

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

EPFL invites applications for a Bernoulli Instructor in Probability and Stochastic Analysis. The two-year term, with potential extension, includes teaching and building an independent research program within the Institute of Mathematics at EPFL in Lausanne.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics, have a strong background in probability and stochastic analysis, and are proficient in English. EPFL encourages diverse applicants and supports competitive salaries with travel budgets.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics required or equivalent.
• Strong research record in Probability and stochastic analysis.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics courses at all levels in French or English.
• Develop and sustain an independent research program.
• Collaborate with Institute members while maintaining research independence.

Skills

Teaching

English proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics

Strong research in Probability & stochastic analysis

Job description

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Bernoulli Instructor in Probability and Stochastic Analysis

Mission

The Institute of Mathematics at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) invites applications for a Bernoulli Instructor in Probability and Stochastic Analysis. The term of the position is two years, with the possibility of extension for another two years.

Main duties and responsibilities

Bernoulli Instructors are expected to teach Mathematics courses at all levels in French or English. The initial teaching load is light during the first two years and gradually progresses.

Bernoulli Instructors are expected to develop and sustain an excellent independent research program. They are welcome to collaborate and encouraged to interact with members of the Institute, but they maintain full research independence.

Profile

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics.
• A strong background and research record in Probability and stochastic analysis and related
• Proficiency in English.

The EPFL actively aims to increase the presence of women amongst its employees, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We offer

EPFL salaries for instructors are highly competitive. In addition, instructors receive a substantial yearly budget for travel expenses and other expenditures.

Informations

Contact:

For further information, please contact Ms Carole Weissenberger, Secretary of the Institute of Mathematics ([e-mail])

by 7th of November 2026

Starting date: 15 August 2027 – to be discussed.