Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Next-Generation Electrical and Optical Devices at ETH Zurich ETH Zurich in Switzerland

ETH Zurich’s Department of Physics is inviting applications for a Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Next-Generation Electrical and Optical Devices. The position is centered on experimental physics with a strong focus on the realization of materials and devices for photonics, electronics, and quantum technologies.

The successful candidate will work on novel physical characteristics such as optoelectronic effects, electromechanical response, and other hybrid properties that enable real-world applications. The role also emphasizes building in-house capabilities, connecting with other research groups and departments, and collaborating with companies or spin-offs to strengthen translational research.

Research areas highlighted in the call include materials synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization, with experience in application-oriented topics such as laser sources, integrated photonics, wide-bandgap semiconductors, and piezoelectrics considered an asset. The appointee is expected to establish and lead a competitive research team in ETH Zurich’s interdisciplinary environment.

Teaching expectations include contributions to undergraduate and graduate courses in applied condensed matter physics, optoelectronics, and material synthesis and fabrication, in German or English at undergraduate level and English at graduate level.

Applicants should have an outstanding background in experimental materials and device physics. For assistant professor applicants, the call is aimed at early-career scientists, and the academic net age since the doctoral examination spent for scientific work should not exceed eight years at the time of application.

Deadline: 31 May 2026. How to apply: submit the application online with a CV, publication list, three statements (research, teaching, leadership), descriptions of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. Address the letter to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot.