Open Rank Professor (Full or Associate) – Institute of Systems and Applied Electronics

About the role

SUPSI invites applications for a SUPSI Open Rank Professor (Full or Associate Professor) at the Institute of Systems and Applied Electronics (ISEA) within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI), based in Lugano. The position has an employment rate of 80% to 100% and a starting date to be agreed upon. ISEA carries out applied research, technology transfer and education in electronics, from electronic design to advanced embedded and cyber-physical systems, and wants to strengthen its scientific expertise through a researcher who can build an original, sustainable research line.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and consolidate a scientific area of strategic relevance for ISEA
• Build and coordinate a research group and lead applied R&D projects funded through competitive programmes and industrial partners
• Publish high-quality outputs and promote their transfer, and establish collaborations with companies, public institutions and academic partners
• Teach at Bachelor's, Master's and/or continuing education levels, supervise theses and projects, and represent SUPSI in networks and partnerships

Required profile

• PhD or Master's in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Energy Systems, Industrial Informatics or a related field
• Established scientific profile and proven experience managing competitively funded R&D projects and leading research teams
• International experience, university-level teaching experience and knowledge of the Swiss applied research and innovation system
• Recognised scientific output and experience in technology transfer; a teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one under Directive 6C
• Good command of Italian or willingness to learn it, excellent English, and knowledge of German or French

Preferred requirements

• Experience with Innosuisse, SNSF, Horizon Europe or similar funding instruments
• Previous responsibility for a laboratory, research group or research area, and supervision of Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral theses

What we offer

• A prestigious academic appointment as Full or Associate Professor, depending on profile and committee assessment
• An independent scientific area with a high degree of autonomy and access to DTI and SUPSI's expertise and infrastructure
• A collaborative, industry-oriented environment and a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities

Applications via the online form must be received by 15 February 2027 and include a cover letter, CV, research statement, degree and employment certificates and a presentation of teaching activities.