OpenFieldCooperative Doctoral Research Position (Ph.D.) in Precision Mechatronics and Optics
Three-to-four-year salaried cooperative doctoral research appointment jointly supervised with ETH Zurich, conducting experimental research on micro-optics, piezo-actuators, and precision laser machining.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Micro-Engineering, Applied Physics, or Mechatronics with high honors.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent scientific English communication (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss cooperative doctoral appointments.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and scientific portfolio highlighting experimental precision engineering or optical metrology.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters from doctoral supervisors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Swiss research salary: CHF 54,000 to CHF 62,000 per annum in partnership with ETH Zurich
- Application fee
- Zero tuition charges for doctoral researchers
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free doctoral employment under Swiss SNSF and cantonal collective agreements
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 March 2027 (Spring Doctoral Vacancy Call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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