The School of Engineering at EPFL invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor faculty position in Adaptive Neurotechnologies, with an expected start date in 2026 (or as mutually agreed).

Role & Responsibilities

We seek candidates who will develop an internationally recognized research program at the interface of neuroscience, neurotechnology, neurocomputation and artificial intelligence. Candidates from all areas of adaptive neurotechnologies will be considered. Particular attention will be given to applicants whose research focuses on technologies that enable real-time, adaptive interactions with the nervous system, with aim to promote nervous system reorganization, restore neurological functions, or support personalized therapies to improve recovery from neurological disorders.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Closed-loop neuromodulation systems, wireless Brain-computer interfaces, innovative neuromodulation strategies, AI-driven neurotechnologies for adaptive therapeutics and precision intervention, personalized neurorehabilitation technologies, bioelectronic medicine, etc.

Basic Qualifications

A doctorate will be required at the starting date. The candidate is expected to develop an independent and competitive research program in a multidisciplinary environment. The Faculty member will supervise his/her own PhD students and engage with researchers in related fields across the EPFL campus. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the necessary background in engineering to be able to contribute to Neuro X, microtechnology or electronics’ education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Benefits

The EPFL environment is multilingual and multicultural. EPFL offers internationally competitive salaries, generous research support, significant start-up resources, an outstanding research infrastructure, and close ties to the Swiss Federal government as well as the international policy hub in Geneva. Academics in Switzerland enjoy many research funding opportunities and an exceptionally high standard of living.