Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Soil Chemistry
The Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.
The ideal candidate will have an outstanding publication record, commensurate with their academic age, in the domains of environmental chemistry, geochemistry, and/or interdisciplinary research focused on molecular-level (biogeo)chemical dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems. While the position is open to candidates with a broad range of expertise in chemistry and biochemistry of soils, we are particularly interested in those whose research addresses challenges related to environmental sustainability, soil health, pollutant remediation, and/or climate change mitigation. Our department values interdisciplinary research, collaborative initiatives, and systems-oriented approaches that combine field studies, experimental work, and analytical methodologies. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute diverse perspectives to these issues.
The successful candidate is expected to lead a research group and to teach undergraduate-level (in German or English) and graduate-level courses (in English). Teaching will contribute to the environmental sciences curriculum, with a focus on soil chemistry, and its implications for environmental policy and sustainability.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger 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.
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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. Jo?l Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 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.
Please note: For assistant professors, an appointment at an early stage in the career is sought. When comparing the performance of candidates, the respective academic net age as the period since the doctoral examination that was spent for scientific work is taken into account. This period should not exceed eight years at the time of application.