Faculty position in Computational Modeling in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

1000scholars; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPFL invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in chemistry and chemical engineering with a strong link to computational modelling, focusing on molecular simulations, electronic structure theory, and AI-based methods.

The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and lead an active research program, with support for start-up resources and a collaborative environment within the NCCR Separations.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Outstanding research record in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Experience in molecular simulations and computational modelling.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop a creative research and teaching program at the forefront of the discipline.
• Participate in the NCCR Separations to accelerate development of efficient separation processes.
• Contribute to EPFL ISIC and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Molecular simulations

Electronic structure theory

Thermodynamic modeling

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Job description

EPFL is a leading university with strong emphasis on basic sciences, engineering and life sciences. Research within its Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC) includes synthetic, biological, physical, analytical, and theoretical chemistry as well as chemical engineering.

ISIC is leading an international multi-domain effort to promote the development of energy- and environmentally sustainable separation processes via a National Centre of Competence in Research: NCCR Separations, composed of ~20 research groups at EPFL, ETHZ, Northwestern University, University of Alberta, and further Swiss Institutes and Universities: https://www.nccr-separations.ch

We invite applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in chemistry and chemical engineering with a strong link to computational modelling. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, molecular simulations, electronic structure theory, thermodynamic modeling, machine-learning and artificial intelligence based methods, with applications broadly related to separation technologies.

We seek candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an outstanding research record. As professor of chemistry or chemical engineering, the successful candidate is expected to initiate and develop a creative research and teaching program at the forefront of the discipline. The candidate will actively participate in the NCCR Separations to accelerate the development of efficient separation processes, bridging fundamental insights to real-world impact.

Significant start-up resources, research budget (including a fixed annual allocation for salaries and consumables) and state-of-the-art research infra-structure are available. Salaries and benefits are internationally competitive. We offer a highly international environment that is multi-lingual and multi-cultural.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications list, concise statements of research and teaching interests as well as the names and addresses (including email) of three to five references who are ready to supply a recommendation letter upon request. Application deadline: October 15th, 2026.

Applications should be uploaded to the EPFL recruitment page: https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/65044487

Enquiries regarding the position may be addressed to: Prof. Kumar Varoon Agrawal; ([e-mail]) Delegate Chair of the search committee, Co-Director, NCCR Separations

For additional information on EPFL and ISIC, please consult: epfl.ch or isic.epfl.ch

EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and family friendly university. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It strongly encourages women to apply.