PhD in Stone Conservation: Materials Science & 3D Printing

Academic Positions; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich is offering a PhD position in the Chair for Physical Chemistry of Building Materials, focusing on material science of stone conservation. The project investigates contour scaling mechanisms using powder-bed 3D printing of stone-like materials and on-site monitoring methods.

Collaboration with the Chair for Digital Building Technologies enhances interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will work on reproducing weathering conditions, developing detection methods, and

Qualifications

• Keen interest in heritage conservation science.
• Masters degree in conservation science, material science, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, or conservation architecture.
• Good experimental skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written English is essential.
• German knowledge is an advantage, but willingness to learn is a must.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Use 3D-printed stone samples to study contour scaling under laboratory conditions.
• Develop methods for rapid detection of contour scales on site.
• Collaborate with the Chair for Digital Building Technologies and other researchers.
• Contribute to testing treatments to mitigate contour scaling.
• Engage in interdisciplinary communication within ETH Zurich.

Skills

Heritage conservation experience

English communication

Experimentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Masters in conservation science

Masters in material science

Tools

Powder-bed 3D printing

Job description

ETH Zurich is offering a PhD position in the Chair for Physical Chemistry of Building Materials, focusing on material science of stone conservation. The project investigates contour scaling mechanisms using powder-bed 3D printing of stone-like materials and on-site monitoring methods.

Collaboration with the Chair for Digital Building Technologies enhances interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will work on reproducing weathering conditions, developing detection methods, and