NOMIS Foundation ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship 100%

ppThe NOMIS Foundation-ETH Fellowship Programme supports postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich within the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life (COPL). The programme is intended to foster the development of young interdisciplinary researchers in the field of the origin and prevalence of life 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. /p h3bProject background /b /h3 pThe Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life at ETH Zurich 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 place to meet up and hold scientific discussions in a casual environment, hot desks and temporary office space for students and faculty located at nearby campuses as well as for visiting scientists. /p pThe purpose of the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life is to establish and promote new forms of scientific collaborations that transcend existing disciplinary boundaries to exploit opportunity and synergies, linking planetary context with chemical forms and functions of life. For that purpose, the Centre is deploying a programme including state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research projects, the development of exceptional talents, recruitment of world-class professors, an extensive scientific network, and an interdisciplinary curriculum about the origin and prevalence of life. /p pThe NOMIS Foundation supports and enables insight-driven science across all disciplines, focusing on researchers who put forth bold new ideas, exhibit a pioneering spirit and seek to inspire the world around them. The foundation's vision is to "create a spark" in the world of science by enabling pioneering research in the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities that benefit humankind and our planet. /p pThe foundation serves as a catalyst for scientific and human progress by supporting interdisciplinary research, establishing collaborative research networks and developing strategic partnerships. In addition to providing financial support, the NOMIS Foundation endeavours to develop and strengthen the conditions conducive to the pursuit of high-risk basic research. /p h3bJob description /b /h3 pOnce appointed, NOMIS-ETH Fellows become an integral part of and have direct access to an international network of leading interdisciplinary researchers and institutions through the NOMIS collaborative research network, the network of the Swiss National Centre for Competence in Research (NCCR) Genesis, and the Origins Federation. /p pThe NOMIS-ETH Fellows are expected to actively participate in the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life by attending events therein. NOMIS-ETH Fellows are actively involved in NOMIS events and activities (as their schedule permits) and establish independent research ties with other members of the network and beyond. /p pNOMIS-ETH Fellows are also expected to be given the opportunity to take part in the teaching activities of their host groups, to a certain extent. The proposed teaching duties and an estimate of the average load must be specified in the application. /p pThe duration of a NOMIS-ETH Fellowship is three years plus one extension year and cannot be prolonged. The fourth year is granted only following a review 18 months after the start of the fellowship and must be funded by the host professor(s). The fellowship is competitive with a limited number of fellowships available each year. For a start in 2027, up to one new NOMIS-ETH Fellow will be selected. /p h3bProfile /b /h3 pAt the time of application, applicants must have submitted their PhD thesis. Applications within three years of obtaining a doctorate will be considered. In duly justified cases, applications falling outside this criterium may also be considered. Preferably, you already will have acquired your first postdoctoral experience and/or interdisciplinary training. You must have an existing affiliation to an academic/research institution. /p pFollowing the initial evaluation round, you must be available for a remote interview. /p pIn each evaluation round, a professor may only submit one candidate as host. A potential host may be co-host of another candidate for the same evaluation round. At least one of the host or co-host professors (mentors) must have a guaranteed ETH position for the entire duration of the proposed fellowship. The hosts and co-hosts shall be members of the Centre; see the COPL website for affiliated professors. The host or co-host must commit to providing the allowance and any additional support required beyond the fellowship allowance to carry out the research project as well as resources for the fourth year, provided the candidate successfully passes the review process. /p pApplicants who were not selected for a NOMIS-ETH Fellowship in previous rounds may resubmit an application in the current round. /p pApplications not complying with the eligibility criteria will be rejected on formal grounds. /p h3bWe offer /b /h3 ul liYour job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society /li liYou can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits /li /ul h3bWe value diversity and sustainability /b /h3 pIn line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit the Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us - we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. /p h3bDeadlines /b /h3 pThere is one call for NOMIS-ETH Fellowships per year. The submission deadline for the call in 2026 is 06 November 2026 at 17:00 Swiss local time. Applications must be submitted electronically via the online ETH job platform 'ETH Zurich Job Board'. Reference letters must be sent by the authors before the application deadline to the Managing Office of the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life by email to /p h3bFurther information about the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life /b /h3 pQuestions about the position should be directed to Dr. Mathias Beck (no applications). /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr