Faculty Position in Systems Engineering

at the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Institution: EPFL – School of Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Engineering
Location: EPFL Sion Campus
Position: Tenure Track Faculty Position
Start Date: Fall 2026 (or mutually agreed date)
Application Deadline: 07 December 2025

Position Description

The School of Engineering at EPFL and its Institute of Mechanical Engineering invite applications for a faculty position in Systems Engineering. The appointment will be at the Tenure Track level, with an expected start date in Fall 2026 (or a mutually agreed upon date). The main work location is EPFL’s Sion campus.

We seek exceptional candidates with expertise in systems engineering, particularly those focused on designing complex systems taking a holistic approach that considers environmental impact and sustainability.

The successful candidate will contribute to our mission of developing rigorous and systematic methods for the design, realization, management, operations, and retirement of multi-scale complex systems.

Fields of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Energy systems with multi-scale conversion, storage, integration and distribution

• Sustainable lifecycle systems

• Mathematical models of integrated systems

• Energy in transportation systems

Candidate Profile

• PhD required at the starting date

• Strong potential for an independent and internationally competitive research program in a multidisciplinary environment

• Supervision of PhD students and collaboration with researchers across EPFL campuses

• Strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching

• Contribution to Mechanical Engineering programs at undergraduate and graduate levels

EPFL Environment

EPFL is multilingual and multicultural. It offers:

• Internationally competitive salaries

• Generous research support and significant start-up resources

• Outstanding research infrastructure

• Close ties to the Swiss Federal government and to the international policy hub in Geneva

Academics in Switzerland benefit from excellent research funding opportunities and a very high standard of living.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted in PDF format and include:

• Cover letter (including a statement of motivation)

• Curriculum vitae

• Publication list

• Research statement

• Statement of teaching interests

• Names and contact information of 3–5 references willing to supply a letter upon request

Applications must be uploaded via the EPFL recruitment page:
👉 https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/61636608

Application deadline: 07 December 2025

Contact

Prof. Herbert Shea
Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering
Chair of the Search Committee
📧 igm-search@epfl.ch

Further Information

• epfl.ch

• sti.epfl.ch

• valais.epfl.ch

• igm.epfl.ch

EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and a family-friendly university. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and strongly encourage women to apply.

In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com