Open positions
Professor of Mathematics – Algebra, Geometry, and Topology
The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a professorship. We are looking for mathematicians with a focus on algebra, geometry, or topology.
Successful candidates should demonstrate an outstanding research record and a proven ability to direct research work of highest quality. Willingness to participate in collaborative work both within and outside the school is expected. The new professor will be responsible, together with other members of the department, for teaching undergraduate (German or English) and graduate level courses (English) for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements*, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 15 April 2025.
*ETH Zurich emphasizes qualitative assessment of academic accomplishments. This is why you are kindly asked to submit a short description of your three most important achievements (maximum a half page each). Besides research findings, these could also be extraordinary achievements in teaching and its further development, services in the benefit of the academic community or society, software development, patents, knowledge transfer and its practical application, spin-off companies or similar.
Call for applications for positions starting in autumn 2025
The Institute for Mathematical Research (FIM) and the Department of Mathematics at ETH Zurich invite applications for postdoctoral positions (Hermann-Weyl-Instructors) in all areas of mathematics. These positions are awarded for three years with start date 1 September 2025. Applicants must have completed their doctoral studies by the start date of the appointment, and preferably not more than three years before. Applications should demonstrate dedication to and strong promise in research.
Zurich Graduate School in Mathematics
ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich run the external page Zurich Graduate School in Mathematics (ZGSM), which offers several doctoral positions every year. Applicants are invited to send their applications online directly to the ZGSM.
The Department publishes all advertisements for administrative and technical positions on the ETH job board.
The Department of Mathematics takes on students as teaching assistants to give exercise classes. They are part of the regular lectures in mathematics, including those run for other departments. protected page Read more (German, ETH login required)