Description

The Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the Seminar for Statistics (www.math.ethz.ch/sfs).

Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research and teaching records and a proven ability to direct research work of high quality. We welcome candidates from all areas of Statistics and Data Science, broadly defined. The new professor will be responsible, together with other members of the department, for teaching undergraduate (German or English) and graduate level courses (English) for students in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Particular emphasis will be placed on contributions to the MSc Statistics and MSc Data Science programs.

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 22 February 2026.