Professor of Human Nutrition Biology

About the role

ETH Zurich’s Department of Health Sciences and Technology seeks a Professor of Human Nutrition Biology to lead cutting‑edge research on how diet influences health across the lifespan, including healthy aging.

Key responsibilities

• Advance nutrition‑centered research on the molecular and cellular basis of diet‑driven health outcomes.
• Develop an innovative, mechanistic research program with translational relevance, leveraging interdisciplinary resources.
• Establish and lead a competitive research team within ETH’s interactive environment.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Food Science and Nutrition program.

Required profile

• Outstanding research background and international standing in nutrition biology or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborations with clinical and/or population partners.
• Experience in securing competitive research funding and leading research groups.

Required skills

• Expertise in molecular and cellular research methods applied to nutrition.
• Proficiency with state‑of‑the‑art analytical and technological platforms for nutrition research.