ETH Zurich in Switzerland invites applications for vacant (130) PhD, Postdoc and Academic Positions

Get updated details on PhD and Academic Jobs at ETH Zurich, including salaries and benefits for researchers in science and technology.

ETH Zurich is a world-renowned center for science and technology (Switzerland). It continues to lead global rankings, particularly in Computer Science, Engineering, and Physical Sciences. For researchers, it offers an environment defined by extreme precision, massive computing power (including the Swiss AI Initiative), and some of the highest academic salaries in the world.

Why Choose ETH Zurich for Your Research?

• World-Class Salaries: Researchers at ETH are university employees with competitive pay. For 2026, the standard gross rates (100% employment).
• Minimal Tuition Fees: Unlike many top-tier global universities, PhD students at ETH Zurich pay a one-time flat-rate tuition fee of only CHF 1,500 for the entire doctorate, making it highly accessible for self-funded or grant-funded researchers.
• The Swiss AI Initiative: ETH is a primary hub for this initiative, offering specialized "Small Grants" (20k–50k GPU hours) for projects involving large-scale AI training and evaluation.

Below is the latest list of verified academic vacancies at ETH Zurich. These include high-priority roles in Quantum Engineering, Robotics, and Sustainable Architecture.

ETH Zurich PhD and Postdoc Positions