The Department of Computer Science (www.inf.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research at the forefront of scalable and agentic AI systems, including areas such as foundation models, multimodal learning, reasoning and planning, distributed AI systems, efficient large-scale training and inference, autonomous tool use, and trustworthy AI.
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities for science and technology and offers an exceptional research environment with strong connections to the ETH AI Center, the Swiss AI Initiative, and large-scale computing infrastructure such as the Alps supercomputer at CSCS. The position is embedded in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary ecosystem spanning computer science, engineering, mathematics, robotics, natural sciences, and medicine.
At the assistant professor level, commitment to teaching and the ability to lead a research group are expected. Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of early-career 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: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch
Applications should include a covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; the names of three references; descriptions of the three most important achievements; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich. The closing date for applications is 7 January 2027.
