Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Sustainability in Mechanical and Process Engi[...]

European Commission; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zurich seeks a leading researcher for a professor position in sustainable engineering. Candidates will establish a world-class research program focused on sustainable materials and green manufacturing, with a commitment to teaching. A PhD and significant research achievements are required, and candidates are encouraged to take an experimental approach to learning.

Leistungen

Tenure track system

Equal opportunity employer

Family-friendly policies

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree or equivalent in engineering.
• Outstanding international record in sustainable engineering research.
• Commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Aufgaben

• Establish a world-class research program in sustainable engineering.
• Develop solutions for consumer products using sustainable materials.
• Conceive energy-efficient and low-waste manufacturing processes.

Kenntnisse

Sustainable materials engineering

Green manufacturing

Composite materials

Energy-efficient processes

Environmental engineering

Ausbildung

PhD in Engineering or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company ETH Zürich Research Field Physics Environmental science Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Switzerland Application Deadline 14 Sep 2025 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Hours Per Week 42 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (www.mavt.ethz.ch ) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.

Description

The new professor is expected to establish an ambitious, world-class research program in the field of sustainable engineering. We encourage applications from outstanding candidates with visible expertise in this broad field which ranges from sustainable materials engineering to green manufacturing. Successful candidates must demonstrate an excellent international record of research accomplishments with application to mechanical/aerospace structures and shall be able to leverage this knowledge to solve important engineering challenges such as designing consumer products with sustainable and durable materials, developing lightweight, robust and resilient structures, and conceiving energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and low-waste manufacturing processes. Specific areas of research may include (but are not limited to): (i) engineering with composite materials emphasizing regenerative and sustainable solutions including natural, biodegradable, and recyclable materials as well as embedded multifunctionality at different scales; (ii) sustainable and circular engineering design at all levels from components to engineering systems; (iii) manufacturing process design with the goal of reducing energy consumption, CO2 emissions and non-reusable waste during the full product life-cycle. Candidates taking an experimental approach offering hands-on learning experiences for our students are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Successful candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in engineering and have an outstanding international record of accomplishments in research on the above topics. Further, a strong motivation and indisputable commitment to teaching is expected. In general, at ETH Zurich undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in English.

We offer

ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities. The level of the appointment will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

In your application, please refer to myScience and reference JobID 67758.