Postdoctoral researcher in building technology

EPFL; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Lausanne seeks a research collaborator with a PhD in building technology. Responsibilities include assessing building envelope performance and contributing to an EU-Horizon project. Candidates should be familiar with contemporary construction techniques and have an interest in 20th-century construction methods. A master’s in architecture is preferred but not required. The position offers an 80%-100% employment rate and is a 9-month renewable contract. Interested candidates should apply online with their CV and a statement of interests.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in building technology, preferably in building materials or renovation.
• Familiarity with contemporary and 20th-century construction techniques.
• Interest in vernacular architecture is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Characterization and circular performance assessment of building envelopes.
• Collaboration on EU-Horizon project with industrial and research partners.
• Supervision of architecture students at bachelor's and master's level.

Kenntnisse

Contemporary construction techniques

20th-century construction techniques

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Computer programming

Ausbildung

PhD in building technology

Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

BIM

GIS

Jobbeschreibung

The Structural Xploration Lab is seeking a new research collaborator with a PhD in building technology, preferably in the field of building materials and/or building envelope performance and/or building renovation. The candidate must be familiar with contemporary construction techniques and have an interest in 20th‑century construction techniques or vernacular architecture. Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or computer programming is a plus. A master’s degree or professional experience in architecture is preferred but not required.

The employment rate varies between 80% and 100%, depending on the candidate's availability. This is a 9‑month contract, renewable. The earliest start date is May 1st or as soon as possible.

Missions

The main research activities will be related to the characterization and circular performance assessment of building envelopes in Europe, with a scope ranging from construction details and building archetypes to large‑scale inference of building stocks. The project is embedded into a EU‑Horizon project in collaboration with foreign industrial and research partners.

The candidate may also contribute to other research and teaching activities as well as to the supervision of architecture students at bachelor's and master's level.

About Us

The Structural Xploration Lab is a group of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in architecture and civil engineering. It is known for its development of tools, design methods, large‑scale analyses and built prototypes aimed at enabling the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector to adopt more circular load‑bearing systems. SXL also contributes to teaching building technologies and circular practices to undergraduate, master's students and professionals in architecture and civil engineering. As a unit of EPFL's ENAC faculty and located in the Smart Living Lab in Fribourg (CH), SXL benefits from state‑of‑the‑art research infrastructure and offers an inclusive, international and stimulating work environment.

Application

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply your CV and a brief statement of interests.

For any further information, please contact [e-mail].