Organisation/Company Empa Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Physics » Applied physics Physics » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 26 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Our newly established Laboratory for Advanced Metallurgy and Manufacturing of Metals (AM3) develops new metallic materials for high-performance applications and advanced manufacturing processes and operates across Empa's Dübendorf and Thun site. A key focus of our activities is metal additive manufacturing. Our research covers the entire process chain, from alloy design and powder development to manufacturing, process monitoring, microstructure engineering, and material properties. For our Thun site, we are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated early career researcher for a Tenure-Track Group Leader Position in Metal Additive Manufacturing. The successful candidate will establish an innovative research agenda and lead an internationally recognized research group.
Tenure Track Group Leader Position Metal Additive Manufacturing
Your responsibilities
Establish a strong research profile in metal additive manufacturing within the laboratory's broader activities (including materials development, powder engineering, process development and monitoring, process modelling and simulation, and materials characterization)
Acquire and manage competitive research funding from national and international funding agencies and industrial partners
Develop and maintain strong collaborations with academic and industrial partners in Switzerland and internationally
Lead research projects and supervise PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and MSc students
Publish high-quality research in leading international journals and present results at major scientific conferences
Contribute actively to the strategic development and long‑term growth of the laboratory
Promote technology transfer and strengthen collaboration with industry
Your profile
PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in the science and technology of metals, and particularly in metal additive manufacturing (LPBF, DED, BJ etc.)
Excellent publication record relative to career stage
Strong potential to acquire competitive research funding and develop an independent research profile
Ability to work across disciplines and bridge fundamental research, technology development, and industrial applications
Experience in research project management and supervision of junior researchers
Excellent communication, networking, and leadership skills
Excellent command of English; knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage
Our offer Empa offers a highly attractive research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and substantial freedom to develop an independent research program. The position is offered as a tenure-track ap-pointment with an initial contract of 3 years and with the opportunity to progress to a permanent Group Leader position following a successful evaluation.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.
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Tenure Track Group Leader Position Metal Additive Manufacturing Arbeitgeber: Academic Positions
Die ETH Zürich ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung bietet, in der Innovation und Zusammenarbeit im Vordergrund stehen. Als Postdoc & Process Engineer haben Sie die Möglichkeit, an spannenden Projekten mit industriellen Partnern zu arbeiten und Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen, interdisziplinären Team weiterzuentwickeln. Die ETH fördert aktiv das Wachstum ihrer Mitarbeiter durch kontinuierliche Weiterbildung und bietet Zugang zu modernster Technologie in einer der führenden Forschungsinstitutionen Europas.
