ETH AI Center Postdoc Fellowship 2027 in Zurich, Switzerland

Applications are now open for the ETH AI Center Postdoc Fellowship 2027, a paid two year research position at ETH Zurich in Switzerland. The fellowship is for researchers in AI and related fields such as computer science, physics, engineering, and applied mathematics who want to work on interdisciplinary AI projects.

It is a salaried position rather than a scholarship, paying CHF 92,500 in the first year and CHF 97,200 in the second year. Researchers who already hold a PhD, or who will finish it by June 2027, can apply. The announcement does not mention an application fee or any nationality restriction. The deadline is October 27, 2026 at 16:00 CET. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Postdoctoral
• Host Country: Switzerland
• Host Institution: ETH AI Center, ETH Zurich
• Funding Type: Paid salaried position
• Start Date: Flexible, typically September 2027
• Open to All Nationalities: Yes
• Application Deadline: October 27, 2026 (16:00 CET)

About the ETH AI Center:

The ETH AI Center promotes trustworthy, accessible, and inclusive AI systems. Its research teams look at AI from many angles, including mathematical principles, medicine, architecture, robotics, and social sciences. The faculty includes more than 140 professorships from all sixteen ETH Zurich departments, plus research groups from the University of Zurich and the University of St.Gallen. The fellowship program is described as Europe’s premier postdoc program for interdisciplinary AI research.

What You Will Do:

• Work on your own research project, which you propose
• Exchange ideas with other teams and professorships
• Join faculty retreats, symposia, and summits
• Work from your primary office at the ETH AI Center
• Optionally join an entrepreneurial or industry track

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What This Scholarship Offers:

• Salary of CHF 92,500 in year one and CHF 97,200 in year two, with automatic advancement
• Mentorship by two PIs from different fields
• Affordable training, continuing education, and language courses
• 5 weeks of vacation per year
• 4 months of paid maternity leave
• 10 days of paid paternity leave
• Up to 5 days of paid leave to care for a sick person in your household
• Up to 5 days of paid leave for educators for school matters
• Paid time for medical clarifications with children under 16
• Childcare subsidies from ETH Zurich
• Eight daycare centers close to campus

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You hold a PhD, or you will finish it at least 3 months before the fellowship starts (by June 2027 at the latest)
• You have a background in relevant AI fields, computer science, physics, engineering, or applied mathematics
• Your English is good enough to discuss your work and write reports
• You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can apply?
Researchers with a PhD, or who finish it by June 2027, in AI or a related field.

How long is the fellowship?
Normally two years.

Can I apply by email?
No. Only the online application portal is accepted.

Is it paid?
Yes, it is a salaried position

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How to Apply:

1. Read the official ETH AI Center Postdoc Fellowship Guidelines carefully.
2. Visit the Fellowship FAQs for answers to common questions.
3. Choose two PIs from different fields. The list is in the official guidelines.
4. Prepare your own research project proposal.
5. Submit your application through the official online application portal before October 27, 2026 at 16:00 CET.

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