Faculty Position in Theory and Simulation of Materials

Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne; Vaud; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Engineering at EPFL and the Institute of Materials invite applications for a faculty position in Theory and Simulation of Materials. The appointment will be at the Tenure Track Assistant Professor level, with an expected start date in late 2027/early 2028 (or mutually agreed upon).

We seek outstanding scientists developing and applying cutting-edge theoretical and computational approaches to understand, predict, and design materials.

Job description

The School of Engineering at EPFL and the Institute of Materials invite applications for a faculty position in Theory and Simulation of Materials. The appointment will be at the Tenure Track Assistant Professor level, with an expected start date in late 2027/early 2028 (or mutually agreed upon).

We seek outstanding scientists developing and applying cutting-edge theoretical and computational approaches to understand, predict, and design materials. Areas of particular interest include electronic-structure theory from method development to state-of-the-art, large-scale calculations, multiscale simulations, and data-driven and machine-learning approaches for materials discovery and modeling.

A doctorate is required at the starting date. A successful candidate is expected to develop an independent and competitive research program in a multidisciplinary environment. The new Faculty member will supervise their own PhD students and engage with researchers in related fields across the EPFL campus. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and contribute to STI education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The EPFL environment is multilingual and multicultural. EPFL offers internationally competitive salaries, generous research support, significant start-up resources, an outstanding research infrastructure. Academics in Switzerland enjoy many research funding opportunities and an exceptionally high standard of living.

The application package should include the following documents in pdf format: a cover letter including a brief statement of motivation; a curriculum vitae; a research statement (max 3 pages) outlining past achievements and future plans; a teaching statement (max 1 page); a full list of scientific outputs, including but not limited to peer-reviewed publications; the names and contact information of three to five referees who are ready to supply a letter upon request.

Application deadline: 1 December 2026.

Inquiries can be addressed to:

• Prof. Michele Ceriotti
• Director of the Institute of Materials
• Chair of the Search Committee
• Email: [e-mail]

Further information about EPFL and our Institute is available at: epfl.ch and sti.epfl.ch/imx/

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