20 Postdoctoral Fellowship at ETH Zurich, Switzerland

The successful applicant is expected to work on issues related to the regulation of digital platforms and taxation of their activities. Potential topics include:

• Taxation of digital products, two-sided markets, and network goods
• Net neutrality
• Privacy and public policy
• Value creation and taxation of corporate profits in the digital economy
• The effect of the digital economy on tax competition
• Artificial intelligence and fiscal systems

The work might be based on theoretical modelling and/or empirical analysis. The research will ideally combine insights from economics and e.g. computer science.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct independent research on the development, practice, or social and cultural roles of mathematics (including mathematical aspects of other sciences) from the points of view of history, philosophy or neighbouring humanities disciplines (such as STS, cultural studies, social anthropology). 

• You will be in charge of your own research
• You will take part in the professorship’s academic and social activities
• You will teach one course of your choice per semester (2 weekly hours) in the MAGPW or SiP programs.
• The working language is English
• The position is full time (41 hours per week) by default, but can be reduced for care-work, health, or wellbeing. 
• The starting date is around Sep 1, 2024. The position is for two years with the possibility of extension.

You are encouraged to make use of the wealth of (epi-)genomic and transcriptomic data we have accumulated over the past years to develop and execute your research ideas centered around the assembly-based detection of structural variation. Close interaction with other group members, contributing to other ongoing research projects, and establishing novel collaborations with other scientists are encouraged. Ideally, you will pursue research interests that complement our ongoing efforts. Potential topics that are most relevant for us include (but are not limited to) the de novo assembly of individual animal genomes, the development and analysis of pangenomes using (ultra) long-read sequencing data, and the development of novel association testing methods from graph-based pangenomes. Many other research directions are possible as the advertised position is not bound to a research project.

As a postdoctoral researcher, your responsibilities may include:

• Development or analysis of novel Machine Learning algorithms for engineering design applications, such as Inverse Design, Surrogate Modeling, or generative modeling.
• Collaborating with partners from industry, academia, and national labs to translate real-world needs into scientific or technical questions.
• Working independently or with other scientific staff to deploy our simulation or algorithm pipelines on advanced computational infrastructure, such as High- Performance Computing systems.
• Helping to set up the specialized digital or physical scientific infrastructure needed to support planned experiments as relevant to your research focus.
• Participating actively in dissemination efforts such as publishing scientific papers, attending or presenting at conferences or workshops, or other scholarly outreach activities. 
• Designing and writing portions of scientific research proposals to support laboratory efforts.
• Supervising Ph.D., Masters, and/or Bachelors students.
• Limited assistance in teaching efforts for relevant coursework in the laboratory’s general area.

The project is targeted at the investigation of dynamical processes occurring on picosecond time scales in materials whose properties are characterized by strong electronic correlations. The systems under study are generally little known and understood. The goal is to uncover novel states of matter or correlation phenomena and understand these at the microscopic level.

Radiative excitation drives the system away from equilibrium, and the resulting excited state and its relaxation are investigated in in pump-probe experiments with Terahertz fields on the pump and/or probe sites. Candidates design and set up their workplace for Terahertz spectroscopy. Lasers are not just a tool, but part of the setup where candidates have no reservations to carry out basic adjustments or maintenance. They will also learn to work with cryogenic environments. The systems investigated by the candidates are novel and largely unknown. Hence the door is wide open for groundbreaking discoveries, but their study also requires confidence, determination, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking. Candidates are never afraid to tear everything down and try a new approach, should this become necessary. Despite the focus on laser-optical experiments, the involvement of other experimental techniques and in-depth discussion with theoretical groups are likely options.

We are seeking versatile researchers to be at the forefront of robotics. You’ll bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, engage with both academia and industry, and shape the future of manufacturing.

• Drive and lead pioneering research projects
• Apply your expertise in industry projects requiring novel methods and algorithms
• Contribute to the development of a new lecture at ETH Zürich
• Regularly publish in top-tier journals
• Mentor and lead junior researchers, engineers, and students

In this role you are leading two projects: (1) the control of a secondary kinematic system for increasing stiffness and dynamics in robotic machining and (2) the control of a novel ultra high-performance heavy payload industrial robot actuated by direct drives.

• Lead the robotic machining research initiative
• Be the go-to person concerning all control topics
• Contribute to the development of a new lecture at ETH Zürich
• Regularly publish in top-tier journals
• Mentor and lead junior researchers, engineers, and students

Do you have expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, polymer science, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry or related disciplines? Do you have experience with functional polymer synthesis, material fabrication techniques such as microfluidics or fibre manufacturing, composite fabrication, or other, related techniques? Are you an expert in new analytical techniques? Have you ever designed electronic textiles, strain/pressure sensors, polymer-based sensors, or other miniaturized sensors? Are you interested in biosensors and wearable for developing innovative wearable technologies for sport and health applications? If yes, then please apply!

Do you have a background or experience in electrical engineering with both theoretical and hands-on experience in antenna design? Are you interested in flexible electronics, manufacturing processes and wearable technologies? Would you like to work with an interdisciplinary team where you contribute your specific knowledge, expertise and skills?

We are looking for someone who can think outside the box and identify technologies and applications that are complementary. If you have an interest in applying your fundamental knowledge to producing relevant and impactful health monitoring wearable devices, then please apply. The research will be highly collaborative—you should be eager to learn new science and technologies (e.g. innovative sensing technologies based on advanced materials) and contribute to the group through knowledge transfer of your expertise. We encourage growth as a scientist and academic; we aim to publish high-impact peer-reviewed publications and develop patents for potential commercialization.

You will join a collaborative team of scientists who develop and use molecular, deep sequencing, and bioinformatics methods to study microbiomes at the interface between foods and human health.

You will develop and utilize multi-omics approaches to study microbiome functional interactions in foods and food systems. This will include use of technologies such as shotgun metagenome sequencing, nanopore or Pacbio sequencing, as well as Illumina marker-gene sequencing to study microbiomes within food systems. You will use QIIME 2 and other bioinformatics software for analysis and integration of microbiome datasets together with other data (e.g., enviornmental, metabolomics data, etc). You will design and conduct new studies in addition to analyzing existing sequence datasets.

(18) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title:  Postdoctoral Researcher – Public Economics: International Taxation/ Local Public Finance/ Urban Economics

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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As a postdoctoral researcher, your responsibilities will include:

• Co-leading the user-oriented activities of the distributed physically-based watershed model Topkapi-ETH and the weather generator AWE-GEN-2D, and the development of application examples and integration of the model/s into research and student projects. This activity will involve coding.
• Coordinating the various climate change impact research activities of the group related to hydrological modelling and hydrosystems analysis. Developing research on climatic extremes, e.g. precipitation extremes, heatwaves, droughts, and their ecosystem-related consequences. In this activity, the personal interests of the candidate can be applied.
• Teaching the Water Resources Management class in the Environmental Engineering Master program (existing course, 3 ECTS), and general assistance with education activities of the Chair, e.g. supervising PhD, Master, and/or Bachelor students, organizing seminars, etc.
• Actively participating in science dissemination efforts, such as publishing scientific papers, presenting at conferences, and scientific outreach. The candidate will be expected to submit their own scientific research proposals to pursue their academic career.

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group. You will collaborate closely with the PhD students while establishing a new line of research in the group. You are further expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision activities of the group. The position is ideal for someone who wants to strengthen their CV with additional projects and gain leadership experience in preparation for a top faculty or industry position.

We aim to increase the number of women in systems security. Eligible candidates are therefore encouraged to apply.