Tenure-Track Professor in Tribology & Surface Engineering

Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne; Vaud; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPFL's School of Engineering invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Institute of Materials (IMX), funded by Rolex. The main work location is EPFL’s Neuchâtel campus, with the appointee expected to develop an independent, internationally recognized program in tribology and surface engineering.

Candidates must hold a PhD, have an outstanding academic record, and show a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD and have an outstanding academic record.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students at all levels.
• Track record in, or potential for, technology transfer and collaboration with industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, internationally recognized research program.
• Bridge length scales from atomistic interfaces to engineered components.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring at EPFL.

Education

PhD

Job description

EPFL's School of Engineering invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Institute of Materials (IMX), funded by Rolex. The main work location is EPFL’s Neuchâtel campus, with the appointee expected to develop an independent, internationally recognized program in tribology and surface engineering.

Candidates must hold a PhD, have an outstanding academic record, and show a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.