Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Sustainable Plant Nutrition

ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Updated: 20 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Feb 2026

7 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

ETH Zürich
Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Soil science
Agricultural sciences » Other
Environmental science » Other
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Switzerland
Application Deadline

28 Feb 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch ) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.

The professorship focuses on plant nutrition in the context of sustainable agriculture and global environmental change. The ideal candidate uses integrative approaches, including molecular, greenhouse and field experiments, plant-soil system modeling, and state-of-the-art tools (e.g., isotopes, phenomics or genomics) to generate new knowledge on environment-crop interactions (in the rhizosphere and across scales). The candidate collaborates with stakeholders to provide solutions to improve nutrient use efficiency and sustainability of food and feed production across the globe. Candidates are expected to have established an exciting research portfolio, have experience in teaching and mentoring, and be motivated to engage in dialogue with society. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the study programs of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

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.

Please apply online:www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

Applications should include 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. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 28 February 2026.


Where to apply
Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/eth-zurich/2026/assistant-professor-tenure-tra…

Requirements
Research Field
Agricultural sciences
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Research Field
Agricultural sciences
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Research Field
Environmental science
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
ETH Zürich
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Postal Code
8006
Street
Rämistrasse 101
Geofield


Contact
City

Zurich
Website

https://ethz.ch/en.html
Postal Code

8006

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