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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 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoc Position at EESD Laboratory

Mission

The EU project RENOMIZE aims to leverage know-how and engineering innovations from industry and academia to develop sustainable and efficient building renovation processes. This includes the development of pre-fabricated timber elements for improving building physics and structural performance. As one of 16 consortium members, the EESD group of EPFL will contribute to the design of the panels and their connections through experimental testing. 

To support this effort, we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in structural engineering. Experience in timber engineering and experimental testing is a plus. The initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension for an additional year. Starting date: upon mutual agreement but as soon as possible (not later than September 2025).
 

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Experimental and numerical work related to the RENOMIZE research project including analysis and publication of results
  • Participation in all RENOMIZE consortium meetings
  • Participation in education, and PhD and master student supervision

Profile

  • PhD (or nearing completion of) in Structural Engineering
  • Experience in finite element modelling, preferably using OpenSees
  • Research experience in timber engineering and experimental testing is a plus
  • Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis
  • Commitment to research reproducibility and best practices
  • Publication record (relative to your career stage) in internationally leading journals
  • Independent, creative, and solution-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
  • Good project management skills
  • Good team spirit

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

Informations

Please submit your application through the online platform. Review of applications will start mid of May. 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 any further information, please contact: katrin.beyer@epfl.ch (No applications sent to this address shall be considered).

 

Contract Start Date : 09/01/2025 

Activity Rate Min : 100.00 

Activity Rate Max : 100.00 

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year 

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