Professur oder Assistenzprofessur (Tenure Track) für Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

The Department of Physics (www.phys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship should build expertise in studying fundamental properties of condensed matter systems originating from electronic correlations or nontrivial topology. In contrast to more traditional approaches to investigating strongly correlated materials, the new professorship will explore original avenues for controlling or enhancing functionality. They will employ or develop novel techniques that combine spectroscopy and transport measurements to study novel condensed matter phenomena.

The successful candidate must have an outstanding research background in experimental condensed matter physics. They possess an in-depth understanding of emerging electronic and quantum properties. Research experience in a range of condensed matter platforms, such as quantum, topological or two-dimensional materials, is considered an asset.

The new professor is expected to establish and lead a competitive research team within the interactive and interdisciplinary research environment at ETH Zurich. She or he is expected to synergize with the theoretical and experimental expertise at ETH Zurich to increase translational drive from fundamental research to applications.

Additional prerequisites include a strong motivation and commitment to teaching in the area of condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, with contributions to undergraduate (in German or English) as well as graduate level (in English) courses for the Physics and other departments. Examples of specific courses include introduction to solid state physics and advanced solid-state physics.

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.

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

Please apply online for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Please apply online for Professor of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Applications should include a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements*; and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Jo?l Mesot. The closing date for applications is 28 May 2026.

*Die ETH Z¨¹rich legt Wert auf eine qualitative Bewertung akademischer Leistungen. In diesem Sinne sind Sie gebeten, eine kurze Beschreibung Ihrer drei wichtigsten Errungenschaften den Unterlagen beizuf¨¹gen (maximal je eine halbe Seite). Dies k?nnen neben Forschungsergebnissen auch besondere Leistungen in der Lehre und deren Weiterentwicklung, Dienstleistungen zugunsten der akademischen Gemeinschaft oder der Gesellschaft, Softwareentwicklungen, Patente, Wissens-???????? und Praxistransfer, Spin-????????offs und dergleichen sein.

Bitte beachten Sie: F¨¹r Assistenzprofessuren wird eine Berufung in einem fr¨¹hen Karrierestadium angestrebt. Bei der vergleichenden Bewertung der Leistungen der Bewerber:innen wird das jeweilige akademische Nettoalter als Zeitraum seit der Promotionspr¨¹fung ber¨¹cksichtigt, der f¨¹r wissenschaftliche Arbeit aufgewendet wurde. Dieser Zeitraum sollte zum Zeitpunkt der Bewerbung acht Jahre nicht ¨¹berschreiten.