Group Lead Advanced Mechatronic Systems

ETH Zurich seeks a Group Lead for Advanced Mechatronic Systems to direct independent research, secure funding, and teach within the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.

The AMS Group Lead will direct an independent research program within the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. This role focuses on integrated mechatronic systems, covering electromagnetic actuators, sensing, electrical machines, control, and system-level integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out a research program centered on integrated mechatronic systems, electromagnetic actuators, and electric motors.
• Participate in teaching activities, including lectures, project supervision, and student thesis guidance.
• Secure and oversee research funding from both public and industrial partners.
• Hire and mentor PhD candidates and researchers to establish a stable and productive research group.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD in electrical or mechanical engineering, specializing in mechatronics or a closely related discipline.
• Possess deep expertise in mechatronic systems, electromagnetic actuators, sensing, electrical machines, or drive system control.
• Show proven capability or strong potential to establish and pursue independent research trajectories.
• Demonstrate a history or clear capacity to obtain funding and successfully execute projects.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in university-level teaching and mentoring students or junior researchers is advantageous.
• Background or strong interest in leading teams, encouraging collaboration, and supporting professional and personal development.

What the company offers

• The company provides a dynamic international research setting with top-tier infrastructure and robust academic and industrial partnerships.
• The role starts as a fixed-term position with the possibility of becoming permanent.

About the company

The Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich is recognized globally for its excellence in research and education. The department covers a wide range of fields, from integrated circuits and computer networks to wireless communications, signal processing, control theory, and electric energy. The AMS Group Lead works with significant autonomy to shape research directions and build a project portfolio, supported by an advisory board that offers strategic guidance and oversight.

• The role allows for a high degree of independence in defining research paths and assembling a project portfolio.
• The position is connected to the department through an advisory board that provides strategic guidance and oversight.