瑞士苏黎世联邦理工学院2024年招聘博士后（建筑循环工程生命周期评估）

苏黎世联邦理工学院（德语：Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich，简称：ETH Zurich），又译为瑞士联邦理工学院（苏黎世），坐落于瑞士苏黎世，是IDEA联盟成员之一，直接隶属于瑞士经济事务、教育和研究联邦部。

Postdoctoral Researcher / Scientific Assistant in Life Cycle Assessment for Circular Engineering for Architecture

ETH Zurich’s Department of Civil, Environment and Geomatic Engineering seeks a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher / Scientific Assistant to join the Circular Engineering for Architecture Lab. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research focused on urban planning and life cycle assessment (LCA) with an emphasis on circularity measurement. This role includes significant responsibilities in managing EU grants associated with Horizon Europe projects.

Job description

Conduct innovative research in the areas of urban planning, life cycle assessment, and circularity measurement within the built environment

Develop and implement tools and methodologies to assess and enhance circularity in urban planning and architectural design

Manage and coordinate activities related to Horizon Europe grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with EU regulations

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ETH Zurich and with international partners to advance project goals

Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present at international conferences

Contribute to the mentoring and supervision of PhD students and technical staff within the lab

Assist in proposal writing and securing additional funding for future research initiatives

Profile

PhD in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field

Proven experience in life cycle assessment, sustainability metrics, and circular economy principles in the context of urban environments

Demonstrable experience in managing EU-funded projects, particularly Horizon Europe grants, with a thorough understanding of financial and administrative processes

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software tools for environmental assessment and statistical analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

We offer

Opportunity to work in a world-leading academic institution with state-of-the-art facilities

Access to collaborative projects with academic and industrial partners across Europe

A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development

Competitive salary and benefits according to ETH Zurich standards

A vibrant workplace in the heart of Zurich with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Curious? So are we.

CV (2 pages maximum, 1 PDF file)

Cover Letter (1 page maximum, 1 PDF file)

Research Statement (1 page maximum, 1 PDF file)

3min video explaining your current work and proposed work (YouTube or Vimeo link only, shared on a PDF)

any first-author publications or writing samples into 1 single PDF file

names and email addresses of 3 references

Application Deadline: until the position is filled

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For further questions please contact us via email at cea-recruiting@ibi.baug.ethz.ch (no applications). More information about the Circular Engineering for Architecture Lab in the Institute of Construction & Infrastructure Management (IBI) within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) is on our website. Any emails that are not addressed to cea-recruiting@ibi.baug.ethz.ch regarding the position will not be answered.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.