Faculty Position in Bioengineering Technologies

The School of Engineering at EPFL invites applications for a faculty position in Bioengineering Technologies. Appointments will be at the Tenure Track Assistant Professor level. We seek exceptional individuals who will develop and lead a research program at the forefront of the discipline and who will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate-level teaching.

We look for innovative individuals to develop next generation measurement technologies in the broad field of bioengineering and/or biomedical engineering, with a strong focus on tool development, devices and instrumentation.  Approaches include, but are not limited to: bio-imaging/bio-microscopy, biophysics, single molecule tracking and force spectroscopy, micro/nanofluidics, electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, biosensors and bioelectronics, biomedical devices, bioengineering lab automation.

Thematic links to research topics at the Institute of Bioengineering, or wherever relevant at the School of Engineering, School of Life Sciences and School of Basic Science, are strongly encouraged.

The candidate’s ability to teach STEM subjects and/or bioengineering topics will be a key selection criterion.

EPFL offers world-class research infrastructures and core facilities. Its environment is multilingual and multicultural. Switzerland has an exceptionally high human development index and consistently ranks highly in quality of life, economic competitiveness, and innovation.

The application package should include the following documents in pdf format:  cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a synopsis of major accomplishments, and a concise statement of future research agenda and teaching interests, along with the names and contact information of three to five references who are ready to supply a letter upon request. 

Application deadline: October 1st, 2026.

Applications should be uploaded to the EPFL recruitment page: 

https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/65044484 

Inquiries can be addressed to: 

Prof. Georg Fantner
Chairman of the Search Committee
E-mail: [email protected] 

Further information about EPFL and our School is available at epfl.ch, sti.epfl.ch and bioengineering.epfl.ch 

EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and family friendly university. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It strongly encourages women to apply.