The School of Engineering at EPFL and the Institute of Materials invite applications for a faculty position in Theory and Simulation of Materials. The appointment will be at the Tenure Track Assistant Professor level, with an expected start date in late 2027/early 2028 (or mutually agreed upon).We seek outstanding scientists developing and applying cutting-edge theoretical and computational approaches to understand, predict, and design materials. Areas of particular interest include electronic-structure theory from method development to state-of-the-art, large-scale calculations, multiscale simulations, and data-driven and machine-learning approaches for materials discovery and modeling.A doctorate is required at the starting date. A successful candidate is expected to develop an independent and competitive research program in a multidisciplinary environment. The new Faculty member will supervise their own PhD students and engage with researchers in related fields across the EPFL campus. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and contribute to STI education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.The EPFL environment is multilingual and multicultural. EPFL offers internationally competitive salaries, generous research support, significant start-up resources, an outstanding research infrastructure. Academics in Switzerland enjoy many research funding opportunities and an exceptionally high standard of living.The application package should include the following documents in pdf format: a cover letter including a brief statement of motivation; a curriculum vitae; a research statement (max 3 pages) outlining past achievements and future plans; a teaching statement (max 1 page); a full list of scientific outputs, including but not limited to peer-reviewed publications; the names and contact information of three to five referees who are ready to supply a letter upon request.Application deadline: 1 December 2026.Inquiries can be addressed to:Prof. Michele CeriottiDirector of the Institute of MaterialsChair of the Search CommitteeEmail: information about EPFL and our Institute is available at: epfl.ch and Website is an equal opportunity employer and a family-friendly university, committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It strongly encourages women to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Faculty Position in Theory and Simulation of Materials Arbeitgeber: 1000scholars
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie in Jena bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für PhD-Forscher, die sich mit quantitativen, historischen und archäologischen Stadtforschungen beschäftigen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit, flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten fördert das Institut nicht nur die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter, sondern auch ein inklusives und familienfreundliches Arbeitsklima. Die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Forschungsprojekten zu arbeiten und Teil eines globalen Netzwerks von Wissenschaftlern zu sein, macht diese Position besonders attraktiv für engagierte Forscher.
