Faculty Position in Theory of Condensed Matter and Interacting Quantum Matter

Le poste de professeur en théorie de la matière condensée à l'EPFL offre une opportunité exceptionnelle.

Tâches

• Enseigner et encadrer des étudiants en physique théorique.

• Mener des recherches sur les systèmes quantiques et la matière condensée.

• Collaborer avec des institutions de recherche à l'international.

Compétences

• Docteur en physique théorique, excellent dossier académique requis.

• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement diversifié et multilingue.

• Engagement envers l'excellence en enseignement et recherche.

Faculty Position in Theory of Condensed Matter and Interacting Quantum Matter
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, EPFLSchool of Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

Workplace Lausanne, Lake Geneva region, Switzerland Category Physics
Position Professor
Published 23 July 2025 Closing Date 13 October 2025
Faculty Position in Theory of Condensed Matter and Interacting Quantum Matter The School of Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) at EPFL seeks to appoint a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in condensed matter theory with a focus on interacting quantum matter.

EPFL, with its main campus located in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva, is a dynamically growing and well-funded institution fostering excellence and diversity. The EPFL environment is multi-lingual and multi-cultural. It has a highly international campus with world-class infrastructure, including high performance computing.

EPFL covers a wide spectrum of science and engineering and offers a fertile environment for research and cooperation between different disciplines. It has a wide international network as well as strong links with research institutions in Switzerland, in particular with the large scale facilities at the Paul Scherrer Institute.

Requirements
Candidates must have a PhD degree in theoretical physics, an outstanding academic record, a compelling vision, demonstrated impact, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and mentoring students. The research activities are expected to focus on theoretical approaches to interacting and out of equilibrium quantum many body systems ranging from condensed matter systems to synthetic many body platforms and related systems. Proficiency in French is not required, but a willingness to learn the language is appreciated.

Contact and Address
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV with a list of research outputs, a concise statement of research (3 pages) and teaching interests (1 page), and the names and contact information of three to five references who are ready to supply a letter upon request.
Application deadline: 13 October 2025
Applications should be uploaded in PDF form to the EPFL recruitment page:
https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/59965443
Enquiries may be addressed to:
Prof. Henrik Rønnow
Chair of the Search Committee
E-mail: IPhysDirector@ epfl.ch
For additional information, please consult https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sb/research/iphys/, https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sb/
EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and family friendly university. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages women to apply.

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