ETH AI Center Post-Doc Fellowship 2027 100%

ETH Zurich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Co-mentorship by two PIs

Training and language courses

5 weeks vacation/year

Childcare subsidies

Daycare centers

Maternity/paternity leave

Paid leave for sick care

Leave for school matters

Medical clarifications for children

Zusammenfassung

ETH AI Center in Zurich invites outstanding post-doctoral researchers to join a two-year fellowship program. You will conduct research on a self-proposed AI project, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and participate in faculty retreats and symposia.

Fellows enjoy co-mentorship by two PIs, access to training and language courses, and strong employment conditions. Starting date typically September 2027; multiple positions available and opportunities to pursue industry or startup

Qualifikationen

• PhD or completion by June 2027 in a relevant AI field.
• Background in AI, CS, physics, engineering, or applied mathematics.
• Proficient English for writing and discussion.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on a self-proposed AI project.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across ETH Zurich.
• Participate in faculty retreats, symposia, and related events.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Research planning

Teamwork

Ausbildung

PhD in AI/CS/Physics/Engineering/Applied Mathematics

Jobbeschreibung

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. We enable research of high quality, industry innovation, and AI entrepreneurship.

Project background

The ETH AI Center faculty comprises more than 140 professorships representing all sixteen departments of ETH Zurich and external research groups from University of Zurich and University of St.Gallen. The ETH AI Center Fellowship program is Europe's premier Post-Doc program focused on advancing interdisciplinary AI research. This can be inside AI foundations or between AI foundations and application areas. As a truly interdisciplinary program, fellows work with two excellent PIs who are from different fields and carry equal weights in the supervision.

Job description

Within the post-doctoral fellowship program, you will conduct research that impacts the future of AI. You will be working on your project (that you will propose) and continuously have the opportunity to exchange with other teams and professorships, and participate at faculty retreats, symposia, summits, etc. Fellows have their primary office at the ETH AI Center and enjoy excellent employment conditions. The center offers plenty of opportunities to strengthen your career path through an optional entrepreneurial or industry track that provides you with valuable hands‑on experience to turn your research into practical impact.

Profile

• You either already hold a PhD or will complete your doctorate at least 3 months before the beginning of the fellowship program (latest by June 2027)
• You have a background in relevant AI fields or in one of the following: computer science, physics, engineering, applied mathematics
• Your level of English allows you to discuss your topics with your colleagues and report your Findings in writing
• You look forward to working with an interdisciplinary team that longs to find solutions together

We offer

We offer 8 - 12 post-doctoral positions and the occupation normally runs for two years. Starting date is flexible but typically in September 2027. A post-doc is experienced by many as a great stepping stone into R&D lab leadership in industry, a start-up or a faculty position. It is a valuable time to sharpen your profile.

• Co-mentorship by two excellent PIs of different fields
• Training and continuing education activities and language courses are available at an affordable price
• 5 weeks vacation/year
• ETH Zurich offers subsidies for childcare
• Eight dedicated daycare centers for kids close to the campus
• 4 months paid maternity leave/10 days paid paternity leave
• Up to 5 days paid leave for care of sick in own household
• Up to 5 days paid leave for educators for school matters
• Medical clarifications with children < 16 years

Curious? So are we.

Further information about ETH AI Center can be found on our website.