Bridge Monitoring Research Assistant — CV & Data Science

Immigration Policy Lab; Zürich; On-site; CHF 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ETH salary standard

Euler HPC access

Office on ETH Hönggerberg

Hands-on experience

International environment

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Student Research Assistant position in Bridge Monitoring, Computer Vision & Data Science. The role supports the SwissBWIM project with multi-modal data from bridges and traffic videos, applying deep-learning CV methods and WIM analyses under expert supervision.

The candidate contributes to data preprocessing, model refinement, and integration of results to assess bridge performance and condition. 15 hours/week, 30% appointment, Zurich-based.

Qualifications

• Candidate is currently enrolled at a university in Zurich or nearby.
• Background in civil/structural engineering, data science, or computer science.
• Experience or interest in two or more: CV, data analysis, ML, sensing, or bridges.

Responsibilities

• Multi-modal data preprocessing and data management.
• Traffic video analysis using deep-learning CV methods.
• Bridge Weigh-in-Motion analysis combining trajectories with accelerations.
• Structural monitoring and extracting key performance indicators.
• Integrated condition assessment with identified traffic loads.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Linux

English

Data analysis

Computer vision

Machine learning

Education

Enrolled student in Zurich-area university

Tools

Euler HPC

OpenCV

Job description

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Student Research Assistant position in Bridge Monitoring, Computer Vision & Data Science. The role supports the SwissBWIM project with multi-modal data from bridges and traffic videos, applying deep-learning CV methods and WIM analyses under expert supervision.

The candidate contributes to data preprocessing, model refinement, and integration of results to assess bridge performance and condition. 15 hours/week, 30% appointment, Zurich-based.