67 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.
Refine with filtersPostdoctoral positions are fixed-term research contracts for recently graduated PhDs, usually lasting 1–3 years with possible extensions. Postdocs are expected to lead their own research, publish in high-impact journals and increasingly to co-supervise PhD students and apply for independent funding. Many postdoc calls specify the field narrowly, while others are open within a department.
Assisting with the planning of: Research project in the field of novel synthesis of polymeric nanoparticles Development of nanoparticle coatings Publication of scientific results Collaboration in interdisciplinary projects Teaching of students and supervision of master students
Mission Despite recent technological advances both in the data management and in computer architecture domains, our ability to analyze data still falls behind the unstoppable data collection rates. Data-intensive applications are increasingly more demanding in sophisticated algorithms to store, manage, and interpret data. To meet the challenges, database software needs to communicate efficiently both with the application layer and with the underlying hardware platforms, and deliver seamless computational and data management support. Research in the DIAS lab addresses both aspects of the…
Profile The Structural Xploration Lab is seeking a new research collaborator with a PhD in building technology, preferably in the field of building materials and/or building envelope performance and/or building renovation. The candidate must be familiar with contemporary construction techniques and have an interest in 20th-century construction techniques or vernacular architecture. Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or computer programming is a plus. A master's degree or professional experience in architecture…
Postdoctoral contracts in Europe typically last 1–3 years, often with the possibility of one renewal. Some countries limit the total duration of fixed-term academic contracts (e.g., Germany's WissZeitVG limits pre-tenure fixed-term employment to 6 years post-PhD), which indirectly affects how long one can hold postdoc positions.
Postdocs are expected to conduct independent research, publish in high-impact journals, present at international conferences, and increasingly to apply for independent grants. Many postdocs also co-supervise PhD students and contribute to teaching, though the balance varies by institution and position.
PhD students in Switzerland are employed researchers, typically earning CHF 47,000–50,000 per year at ETH/EPFL and cantonal universities. Salaries vary slightly by canton and institution but are among the highest in the world for doctoral researchers.
English is the working language in most STEM departments at Swiss universities. German, French or Italian may be expected for teaching or administrative roles depending on the linguistic region. ETH Zurich and EPFL operate largely in English.
The Laboratory of Visual Intelligence for Transportation ( VITA ) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of Generative AI. VITA research interests lie at the intersection of Computer Vision, Machine Learning (Deep Learning), and Human-Robot Interaction to redefine how machines interpret human actions, anticipate intentions, and interact seamlessly with people in various settings. The successful candidate will be developing new methods for Real-time Video Generation, digital double, human-like avatars. Profile PhD in Computer Vision Background in CS Research experience in gen AI,…
The Laboratory of Visual Intelligence for Transportation ( VITA ) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of Generative AI. VITA research interests lie at the intersection of Computer Vision, Machine Learning (Deep Learning), and Human-Robot Interaction to redefine how machines interpret human actions, anticipate intentions, and interact seamlessly with people in various settings. The successful candidate will be developing new methods for remote sensing. Profile PhD in Computer Vision Background in Computer Science Research experience in 3D Computer Vision, remote sensing and…
General The Artificial Intelligence in Molecular Medicine (AIMM) Lab, led by Prof. Charlotte Bunne at EPFL, sits at the interface of computer science, artificial intelligence, and biomedical applications. The lab is affiliated with both the School of Computer and Communication Sciences and the School of Life Sciences, as well as the EPFL AI Center. We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in modern AI, in particular the development of generative AI technologies such as diffusion models, flow matching, generative transformers, or related architectures. The position is…
General The Artificial Intelligence in Molecular Medicine (AIMM) Lab, led by Prof. Charlotte Bunne at EPFL, sits at the interface of computer science and the life sciences, affiliated with both the School of Computer and Communication Sciences and the School of Life Sciences, as well as the EPFL AI Center. We are recruiting two postdoctoral researchers with strong expertise in large-scale AI development and a background in biology. The positions cover the full stack of biological foundation model research: from core architecture design and pretraining at scale to integration into agentic…
Mission The EPFL computer vision lab ( https://www.epfl.ch/labs/cvlab/ ) is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on issues related to co-design for aerodynamic shape and control along the lines described in the following tech report https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.06760. A potential target application is the design of model gliders to compete in FAI competitions such as https://www.fai.org/page/f5-electric-flight. Profile Potential candidates are expected to have: A doctorate in a Machine-Learning related field A deep knowledge of Control Theory, both classical and deep learning based A solid…
Mission The A. Mathis Group for Computational Neuroscience and AI (CNAI), led by Professor Alexander Mathis, is seeking two postdoctoral fellows to join our team working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. Our research is built around three intertwined questions: how to measure and understand behavior with AI, how brains and embodied agents learn to control the body, and how the brain builds a sense of its body through proprioception. We develop widely-used open-source tools (e.g., DeepLabCut), train biomechanically realistic embodied agents (e.g., MuscleMimic,…
Mission We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher (W/M) to join our Neuroengineering Laboratory at EPFL ( https://go.epfl.ch/ramdya/ ) to work on an ERC funded project aiming to reverse-engineer insect limb motor control for bioinspired robotics. The main focus of this project is how neural circuits in the motor system of the fly, Drosophila melanogaster, orchestrate limb movements and autonomous behavior in complex environments. Specifically, we are looking for Postdoctoral scientists to perform microscopy-based neural recordings in behaving flies, computational analysis,…
Mission The Swissquote Chair in Quantitative Finance at EPFL seeks postdocs to reinforce our research in quantitative finance with a focus on applied machine learning. Main duties and responsibilities Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities. Analysis and publication of results Build a strong network in the field of research Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision We offer A stimulating and international working environment…
The Department of Architecture (D-ARCH) invites an excellent postdoctoral fellow (18 months, starting 1st January to 1st April 2027 or upon agreement) to take the next step in his or her career, expanding expertise in daylighting for human health and well-being to form an independent research field at the Daylight Integration Nexus (DINx). Supported by Velux Stiftung, the Architecture and Building Systems (A/S) group together with the Chair of Architecture and Urban Design form the DINx, a platform to integrate daylighting into research and teaching at D-ARCH. The fellow will be hosted by the…
About the Fellowship Unlike project-based postdoctoral positions, this fellowship is intended for researchers who wish to develop and lead their own research programme. Applicants are therefore expected to propose an original research agenda that aligns with the broad scientific interests of the group. We welcome proposals that contribute to understanding and predicting ecological stability through theoretical, computational, experimental, observational, or interdisciplinary approaches, or combinations thereof. The fellowship combines substantial intellectual freedom with active mentorship…
The is a research group in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich. We are interested in a variety of hot topics in the area of systems and hardware security. The aim of the group is improving the security of modern computer systems. To do that, we often build novel analysis techniques to uncover previously-unknown attack surfaces and when appropriate we design and implement new systems to protect against various classes of attacks. This means that the group does heavy technical work from analyzing and prototyping to analyzing low-level software and…
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the interiors and long-term evolution of sub-Neptunes, within the Exoplanet Interiors and Atmospheres group lead by Prof. Caroline Dorn. The position is embedded in the NCCR Genesis, the National Centre of Competence in Research on the emergence of life in the Universe which gives access to a Switzerland-wide, deliberately interdisciplinary network spanning planetary physics, geochemistry, chemistry and biology. The position takes two years, but is extendable by a third year subject to NCCR Genesis procedures. Recent work has unsettled…
The Algorithms and Visualization Group in the Social Networks Lab at ETH Zürich is headed by Prof. Dr. Ulrik Brandes. We develop network data science methods for applications in a variety of domains. To further our research in sports analytics we seek to expand the team with a postdoctoral researcher. The position is intended for an initial period of two years, but starting date and duration are flexible. High-quality event and tracking data are changing the way association football (soccer) is analyzed and presented. We aspire to move to the forefront of this development by exploring…
The supports postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich within the (COPL). The programme is intended to foster the development of young interdisciplinary researchers in the field of who have demonstrated scientific excellence in the early stages of their careers, and to enable the conditions necessary to conduct interdisciplinary, fundamental and high-risk research with some level of independence and autonomy. The at is an innovative collaboration between several departments to comprehensively address the big questions of life’s origins and ubiquity. The Centre includes a dedicated gathering…
The (Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong) at develops light-based 3D bioprinting techniques to engineer functional tissues with multi-scale porosity and topological guidance. Embedded within the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) and the Institute for Biomechanics, our group bridges biomedical engineering, materials science and biology. We are seeking an Optical Systems/Photonics Engineer to design and build light-delivery systems that shape light profiles to control hydrogel architecture. Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: We look forward to receiving…
The National Centre of Competence in Research NCCR Genesis is a research infrastructure project funded by SNSF focussing on exploring the emergence of life in the Universe. This interdisciplinary research infrastructure brings together physicists, earth and planetary scientists, chemists and biologists to understand the conditions and the mechanisms that enable life to emerge. Developing reliable methods to detect reliable traces of life (biosignatures), whether through remote sensing or direct onsite measurements, requires significant innovation. These challenges demand close collaboration…
The is dedicated to advancing the clinical translation of grating-based X-ray interferometry in close collaboration with industrial partners. This groundbreaking technology relies on the development of state-of-the-art X-ray optics enabled by cutting-edge micro- and nanofabrication techniques. To support this effort, we are seeking a highly motivated to join the SNSF-funded project, working under the supervision of our micro- and nanofabrication specialist, Dr. Lucia Romano, at the Paul Scherrer Institute. As part of a multidisciplinary team of academic and industrial researchers, you will…
The within the at ETH Zurich is inviting applications for several open postdoctoral positions. Our is to build, model, and control robots in a fundamentally different way, so that they become more flexible, dexterous, capable, and adapt better to their environment. We work along four directions: soft and musculoskeletal robotics, biohybrid living systems, dexterous manipulation and robot learning, and simulation for embodied AI. We are looking for exceptional candidates in any of them. This round we especially want two profiles: people who design and build the robots, and people who make…
Specific project goals: Generate CAR immune cell communities, comprising mixtures of engineered T cells, NK cells, monocytes, and additional cell types, using sophisticated in vitro and in vivo engineering platforms. Identify co-factors that boost CAR immune cell function using cutting-edge screening platforms. Investigate anti-tumor activity and immune-cancer-cell environmental crosstalk in vitro and in vivo using sophisticated disease models (organoids, slice cultures, patient-derived samples, mouse models) and modern technologies including flow cytometry, multiplexed imaging, spatial…
The within the at ETH Zurich is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position within an industry-funded research collaboration. We are looking for an accomplished, hands-on researcher to lead the development of compact, durable tactile sensors for dexterous robotic hands, so that these hands can manipulate reliably even where vision falls short in unstructured, real-world settings. is to build, model, and control robots in a fundamentally different way, so that they become more flexible, dexterous, capable, and adapt better to their environment. The lab has showcased its research in…
The ITSL offers the opportunity to conduct research on complex questions of utmost societal importance and contemporary relevance. Working closely with other research colleagues, you will contribute to ongoing and future research projects which address key legal challenges of the digital society. The role combines research, academic leadership and teaching responsibilities. Your duties will include: contributing to, leading and developing research projects; publishing research in academic journals and presenting your work at conferences; contributing to the preparation of expert reports and…
The Neurotechnology Group of at is recruiting outstanding to join a newly funded focused on advancing a breakthrough technology to clinic for non-invasive targeted drug delivery to the brain. Our laboratory recently developed a novel, published in (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-18059-7), that enables localized, hyper-efficient delivery of therapeutic compounds to specific brain regions without invasive surgery. We develop advanced focused ultrasound technologies, and adaptive closed-loop control algorithms as an integrated precision drug delivery platform for the brain. Our…
