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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoctoral Scholar Opening in Indoor Air Quality

Mission

EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position within the School of Architecture, Civil, and Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will join the Human-Oriented Built Environment Lab (HOBEL), based at EPFL's Fribourg campus in the city of Fribourg.

For more information about HOBEL, see: https://www.epfl.ch/labs/hobel/

For more information about Prof. Dusan Licina, see: https://people.epfl.ch/dusan.licina

For more information about EPFL, see: https://www.epfl.ch/en/

For more information about Smart Living Lab, see: https://smartlivinglab.ch

Main duties and responsibilities

As part of this role, HOBEL aims to expand knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

  • Sources, concentrations, and transformations of indoor air pollutants
  • Human inhalation exposure
  • Building ventilation and controls
  • Modeling of indoor air quality

Profile

Strong candidates will possess:

  • Proven expertise in one or more research areas mentioned above
  • A PhD degree (or near completion) in Mechanical, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or a related field
  • Proficiency in data analytics and programming languages (MATLAB, R, Python, etc.)
  • A strong aptitude for experimental and field-based research
  • A solid track record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals
  • Excellent teamwork, communication (written and oral in English), and interpersonal skills

We offer

  • A stimulating and international working environment

  • Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)

  • Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.

  • Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in leading research projects and teams. There will also be possibilities to contribute to the lab’s teaching activities, if desired. The successful candidate will have full access to all EPFL research facilities in Fribourg and on the main campus in Lausanne. We also offer national and international development opportunities through collaborations within academia and with industry. The annual salary is very competitive compared to other universities in Europe and in the USA.

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). And in one PDF: A CV with a publication list, A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages), Contact details for 3 referees.

For more information or questions, please contact Prof. Dusan Licina, dusan.licina@epfl.ch. (no application sent to this address shall be considered)

Note: Excellence and background relevant to the position will be the main points of consideration once the immigration requirements for the Canton of Fribourg are met. The application deadline is 31st October 2024. The start date is flexible, with a preference for early appointment. The contracts are given on an annual basis, however, we are seeking for a multi-year appointment (minimum 2 years). Positions will remain open until filled.










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