ETH AI Center Doctoral Fellowship 2027

ETH AI Center is recruiting approximately 8–12 doctoral fellows to propose and pursue interdisciplinary AI research, with two supervisors from different fields. Projects can address AI foundations or connect them with application areas. Fellows are based at the centre in Zurich and can pursue optional industry or entrepreneurship experience. Employment normally lasts three years, with a possible fourth year subject to progress; the usual start is September 2027.

Published annual salaries are CHF 73,100, CHF 78,300 and CHF 83,500 in the first three years. Applicants need a relevant master’s degree completed at least three months before starting, and by June 2027 at the latest. Apply through the linked recruitment portal by 27 October 2026 at 16:00 CET. Reference letters must be arranged by the applicant.

Relevant master’s degree, excellent academic record, ETH doctoral admission eligibility and working English. Follow the programme guidelines and arrange eligible referees.