NOMIS Foundation ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life invites applications for interdisciplinary research on the origins and prevalence of life. Up to one fellow will be selected for a 2027 start. Funding covers three years; a fourth year requires a successful midterm review and funding committed by the host professors. Fellows participate in the Centre and its research networks and may undertake agreed teaching duties. The deadline is 6 November 2026 at 17:00 Swiss local time.

The online application requires a project proposal, CV, proof of thesis submission, a host invitation with financial commitment, and the specified ethics and conduct documents. Two external reference letters must arrive separately by the deadline.

PhD thesis submitted by application; normally within three years of the doctorate, with justified exceptions considered; existing affiliation to a research institution. Hosts must be Centre members and at least one must have an ETH appointment covering the fellowship. Follow the full host, funding and document requirements on the vacancy page.