RobotX Postdoctoral Fellowship

About the role

RobotX, the Center for Robotics at ETH Zurich, offers a postdoctoral fellowship for researchers who want to build robots that work in the real world. Candidates apply once and are considered by several RobotX research groups; they choose up to three professors whose research interests match theirs. The start date is agreed in 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Shape your research agenda together with your host professor and lead your own projects
• Publish at top venues
• Mentor doctoral and Master's students

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, robotics, bioengineering, materials science or a closely related field, completed by August 2027
• Strong publication record in leading robotics, machine learning or related journals and conferences
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the listed research areas, ideally including work on real hardware
• Ability to lead research independently and motivation to mentor students
• Excellent written and spoken English

Required skills

• Strong programming skills
• Experience with robotics software frameworks is a plus

What we offer

• A one-year postdoctoral contract at ETH Zurich, typically extended, at the ETH postdoc salary rate with full social benefits
• A RobotX host professor and access to the RobotX network of robotics groups across ETH Zurich
• Public transport season tickets, car sharing, sports, childcare and pension benefits

Applications are made online only, as a single merged PDF containing a cover letter, CV with publications, transcripts, three references and representative publications, named with the application date and applicant's name. The deadline is 27 November 2026.