Group Lead Advanced Mechatronic Systems — ETH Zürich
NewCHF 101'500 - 154'000
ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 2 days ago
SalaryCHF 101'500 - 154'000
Role overview
Group Lead Advanced Mechatronic Systems 90%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D‑ITET) at ETH Zürich is renowned for its world-class research and teaching ranging from integrated circuits to computer networks, from wireless communications to signal processing, and from control theory to electric energy.
It offers a highly interdisciplinary research environment with strong expertise in power electronic components and converters, electric drives, electrical insulation, and system modeling.
Project background The research of the Advanced Mechatronic Systems (AMS) group focuses on integrated mechatronic systems, including electromagnetic actuators, sensing, electrical machines, control, system-level integration, and related areas.
- Group Lead Advanced Mechatronic Systems 90%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D‑ITET) at ETH Zürich is renowned for its world-class research and teaching ranging from integrated circuits to computer networks, from wireless communications to signal processing, and from control theory to electric energy.
- It offers a highly interdisciplinary research environment with strong expertise in power electronic components and converters, electric drives, electrical insulation, and system modeling.
- Recruit and supervise PhD students and researchers, building a sustainable group structure The role includes responsibility for initiating and developing research activities, with the scope of leadership responsibilities increasing according to the candidate’s level of seniority. We are looking for a candidate who:
- Takes responsibility for developing research and teaching activities at different levels of maturity and shows strong initiative and a self-driven approach to shaping research directions and collaborations
Main responsibilities
- Recruit and supervise PhD students and researchers, building a sustainable group structure The role includes responsibility for initiating and developing research activities, with the scope of leadership responsibilities increasing according to the candidate’s level of seniority. We are looking for a candidate who:
- Takes responsibility for developing research and teaching activities at different levels of maturity and shows strong initiative and a self-driven approach to shaping research directions and collaborations
- Demonstrates leadership potential, including the ability to guide and support junior researchers
- Works collaboratively across disciplines (e.g., systems, control, electronics, mechanics)
- Communicates clearly in academic and industrial environment Profile The position is open to candidates at different levels of seniority, ranging from advanced postdoctoral researchers to experienced professionals from academia or industry. You should have:
- A PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering with a focus on mechatronics or a closely related field
- Strong background in mechatronic systems, electromagnetic actuators, sensing, electrical machines, control of drive systems, or related areas
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential for developing independent research directions
- Track record or clear potential for funding acquisition and project execution
- Experience in teaching on university level and in mentoring students or junior researchers is beneficial
Additional details
- The role focuses on strengthening competencies in mechatronics, electromagnetic actuators, electrical machines, sensing, and system-level integration, complementing the department's strong expertise in power electronics. In this role, you will:
- Recruit and supervise PhD students and researchers, building a sustainable group structure The role includes responsibility for initiating and developing research activities, with the scope of leadership responsibilities increasing according to the candidate’s level of seniority. We are looking for a candidate who:
- Communicates clearly in academic and industrial environment Profile The position is open to candidates at different levels of seniority, ranging from advanced postdoctoral researchers to experienced professionals from academia or industry.
Notes and original content
- The role focuses on strengthening competencies in mechatronics, electromagnetic actuators, electrical machines, sensing, and system-level integration, complementing the department's strong expertise in power electronics.
- In this role, you will:
- Recruit and supervise PhD students and researchers, building a sustainable group structure The role includes responsibility for initiating and developing research activities, with the scope of leadership responsibilities increasing according to the candidate’s level of seniority.
- We are looking for a candidate who:
- You should have:
