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Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Process/Chemical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (http://www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the full, associate or assistant professor level. Applicants should demonstrate an excellent international record of research accomplishments in engineering and/or natural sciences, including transport phenomena. They should have a strong motivation and undisputable commitment to undergraduate and graduate student education. The successful candidate is expected to establish an ambitious, world-class program in a research-intensive, cross-disciplinary environment at the Institute of Process Engineering where state-of-the-art research in characterization, analysis, and synthesis is ongoing. Excellent research and teaching lab facilities are being established across ETH Zurich (including the initiative with IBM Zurich Research Laboratories). Furthermore, the Swiss research and industrial landscape offers extraordinary opportunities, particularly in pharma, food, biotech, and energy.

Candidates should hold a PhD in process engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field. The new professor will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses (German or English) and graduate level courses (English).

An assistant professorship promotes the careers of younger scientists. The initial appointment is for four years with the possibility of renewal for an additional three-year period and promotion to a permanent position.

Please apply online at http://www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of future research and teaching interests. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Lino Guzzella. The closing date for applications is 15 December 2015. ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We specifically encourage women to apply.