Albert Einstein - Academic Career

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Academic Career

Einstein's academic career was marked by significant achievements and positions at various institutions. This timeline outlines his academic journey.

1897

Enrollment at ETH Zurich

Einstein enrolled in the mathematics and physics teaching diploma program at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.

1900

Graduation from ETH Zurich

Einstein graduated from the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School.

1902

Patent Office

Einstein secured a permanent position at the Swiss Patent Office in Bern.

1905

PhD from University of Zurich

Einstein submitted a successful PhD dissertation to the University of Zurich.

1909

University of Zurich

Einstein became an associate lecturer in Theoretical Physics at the University of Zurich.

1911

University of Prague

Einstein became a lecturer in Theoretical Physics at the German Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague.

1912

ETH Zurich

Einstein returned to ETH Zurich as a lecturer in Theoretical Physics.

1914

University of Berlin

Einstein became a lecturer at the University of Berlin and a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Albert Einstein. Academic Career