Open Positions
The WFSC cross-posts opportunities within ETH Zurich or with our partners, upon request.
If you have an open position that you would like us to post, please send it to .
Professor Positions
- The Food Structure Engineering Group, led by Prof. Patrick Rühs, is offering a Postdoctoral position in Biotechnology of non-Saccharomyces Yeast, together with the Food Innovation and Process Design group at HES-SO Valais.
- The TdLab, led by Prof. Christian Pohl, is offering a postdoctoral position in stakeholder engagement.
Doctoral Positions
- The Laboratory of Toxicology, led by Prof. Shana Sturla, is offering a PhD Position in Toxicology.
- The Subsurface Environmental Processes Group, led by Prof. Joaquin Jimenez-Martinez, is offering a PhD position on PFAS pathways: Tracking “forever chemicals” through soil–groundwater interfaces for safer water.
- The Laboratory of Epigenetics, Nutrition and Metabolism, led by Prof. Ferdinand von Meyenn, and the Sustainable Food Processing Group, led by Prof. Alexander Mathys, are offering a PhD position in evaluating novel mineral sources for treatment of micronutrient deficiencies in humans.
- The Sustainable Food Processing Group at ETH Zurich, led by Prof. Alexander Mathys, is also offering a PhD position in food processing for planetary and human health.
Every spring, the World Food System Center looks for students and researchers to join the ETH Zurich Academic Delegation to the Global Youth Action at the World Food Forum in Rome, 12-16 October 2026.
The ETH Zurich Academic Delegation has the opportunity to:
- Participate in all the events hosted during the World Food Forum flagship week, including Global Youth Action, Science and Innovation Forum, and the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum,
- Take part in a possible side event, led by the UN-ETH Student Team currently working with FAO Ecuador,
- Engage in discussions, shape decisions and co-create initiatives that address critical agrifood systems challenges alongside policymakers, experts and fellow youth leaders.
- Meet and network with youth and agrifood systems stakeholders from different backgrounds to exchange perspectives, gain new insights and forge new partnerships.
- Access capacity-building opportunities, contribute to impactful projects and receive a certificate for your active participation.
Eligibility: Students and researchers of ETH Zurich, 35 years old or younger at time of Forum.
To be considered for the delegation, please send the following items to by 03 June, 17:00 CEST.
- 1-page Letter of Interest: Why are you interested in joining this delegation? What interests and perspectives do you feel you represent? What topics concerning the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” would you like to see discussed? Please include a short comment if you would like to lead the delegation, who has small added coordination responsibilities.
- 1-page CV
Travel and hotel bookings are the responsibility of the participants. Limited financial assistance (400 CHF) will be provided to each delegate.
We look forward to putting together a diverse delegation for this exciting experience in Rome.
Please direct any questions to Jeanne Tomaszewski,
