OpenFieldProfessor of Autonomous Robotics and Mechatronic Systems
Tenured professorship leading the Robotics Laboratory at FHNW School of Engineering in Windisch, lecturing in the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), and directing industry-funded research.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of industrial R&D experience.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent German and English teaching and research capabilities.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss university of applied sciences professorship hiring.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated track record of external Innosuisse or SNSF grant acquisition and industrial technology transfer.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters from academic and industrial engineering leaders.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Permanent Swiss professorial salary: CHF 135,000 to CHF 165,000 per annum with comprehensive cantonal pension
- Application fee
- Zero employment application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tenured academic appointment in Brugg-Windisch
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (Faculty Search Selection)
- 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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