Funding & benefits
Participate regularly in the events of the Ethics, Technology and Society research group and support the work of the group, including the organization of meetings, project maintenance, planning of project events, workshops, conferences
You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits
“The fulltime position is limited to two years, with possibility of extension, and is paid according to the fixed salary rates of ETH Zurich.”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
ETH Zurich in Switzerland has opened the position Postdoctoral Position in Science, Technology and Society (STS). Pay and conditions, as stated by ETH Zurich: "The fulltime position is limited to two years, with possibility of extension, and is paid according to the fixed salary rates of ETH Zurich." Eligibility, as stated by ETH Zurich: "This position is intended for researchers who have completed their PhD in January 2027 at the latest or within the last 2 years." At the time of checking, the official page carried no deadline. Confirm it there first.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- (Co-)Develop and (co-)teach MA level and Bachelor level courses in the Science in Perspective Program , in accordance with project outputs
- Proficiency in English, and in French or German
- 1-2 writing samples (e.g. a chapter of your PhD thesis, a publication, or an article-in-progress)
- Relevant transcripts and certificates (e.g. transcripts from graduate study; a scan of your MA and PhD degree)
- Relevant transcripts and certificates (e.g. transcripts from graduate study
- a scan of your MA and PhD degree)
“This position is intended for researchers who have completed their PhD in January 2027 at the latest or within the last 2 years.”
Should you apply?
This is a Postdoctoral-level opportunity working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in ETH Zurich's words, is: "This position is intended for researchers who have completed their PhD in January 2027 at the latest or within the last 2 years." Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- English-language requirement: Proficiency in English, and in French or German.
- Study destination: Switzerland.
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- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- The names and contact details of up to three references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited from short-listed candidates.
- Relevant transcripts and certificates (e.g. transcripts from graduate study; a scan of your MA and PhD degree)
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Postdoctoral Position in Science, Technology and Society (STS) pay?
ETH Zurich states: "The fulltime position is limited to two years, with possibility of extension, and is paid according to the fixed salary rates of ETH Zurich."
Who can apply?
In ETH Zurich's own words: "This position is intended for researchers who have completed their PhD in January 2027 at the latest or within the last 2 years."
What level of study is it for?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
Is an English test required?
Proficiency in English, and in French or German.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on Not open yet.
When do applications open?
Applications open on 7 December 2026.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 2 items: The names and contact details of up to three references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited from short-listed candidates, Relevant transcripts and certificates (e.g. transcripts from graduate study; a scan of your MA and PhD degree).
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from ETH Zurich's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 31 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
About ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is based in Switzerland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.