Postdoctoral Position Chair of Structural Design

Job description

The position involves writing of grant applications both in Switzerland and the EU, setting up a research environment for the chair and guiding PhD students working on the projects:

• Define research projects and secure third-party funding
• Write grant applications
• Get the funded projects started and manage them
• Active participation in research activities, including publishing scientific papers and presenting findings at conferences and workshops
• Supervision of and collaboration with PhD students working on the funded projects
• Supervision of Master, and / or Bachelor students
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ETH Zurich and with international partners to advance project goals

• PhD in structural engineering, environmental engineering or material sciences with a focus on sustainable construction
• Strong expertise in structural design of 20th century Europe and / or parametrical design and digital fabrication
• Strong expertise in construction materials of 20th century Europe as well as sustainable materials including their life-cycle assessment
• Understanding of the construction industry
• Strong general research skills and independent research ability
• Proven experience in scientific grant application, proven knowledge of the Swiss and European funding systems, with a thorough understanding of financial and administrative processes
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, while also fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required, additional German language skills would be highly appreciated
• Ability to work in a team and together with industry partners
• Take initiative, be results-oriented, organized, and creative