The research programme at the interface of inorganic chemistry, condensed matter physics, and materials science may include design, synthesis, characterization and applications of solid-state inorganic materials. High-quality, single-crystalline materials may be produced using a wide range of synthetic approaches, including solid-state, flux, chemical vapor deposition, and thin-film growth methods. The materials scope could cover high-quality single-crystalline materials from bulk crystals to thin films and heterostructures to 2D materials, to drive the discovery of novel materials offering transformative potential for devices in quantum technologies, neuromorphic computing, energy harvesting, and optoelectronics. Avenues for characterization methods may include X-ray, scattering, total- and diffuse scattering methods, advanced solid-state NMR, and electronic and spin spectroscopy using neutron and muon spin rotation techniques. Highly welcome are research programs that foster synergies with the Paul Scherrer Institute's facilities (SINQ, SµS, SLS, SwissFEL) and the European Spallation Source in Sweden.

The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. or similar degree in chemistry, material sciences, physics or in a related field. Strong motivation and clear commitment to student education is a prerequisite as the future professor will be involved in teaching at the undergraduate (German or English) and graduate (in English) levels.

Please apply online Applications should include a covering letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements*; and a certificate of the highest degree. Please note that the covering letter should be formally addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.