Postdoc Position at EESD Laboratory
myScience
Publication date:
22 April 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join EPFL's EESD Laboratory as a Postdoc in Lausanne, Switzerland. This is a chance to work in a vibrant research community.
Tasks
- Conduct experimental and numerical research for the RENOMIZE project.
- Participate in consortium meetings and collaborate with team members.
- Supervise PhD and master's students in related projects.
Skills
- PhD in Structural Engineering or nearing completion required.
- Experience in finite element modeling, preferably OpenSees.
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis.
Is this helpful?
Postdoc Position at EESD Laboratory
Published 19 April 2025 Workplace Lausanne, Lake Geneva region, Switzerland CategoryResearch Management
Position Senior Scientist / Postdoc
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.
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).
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
Reference: 1477
Personnel Scientifique (FR), Personnel Scientifique, Internal only
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 intimber 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 candidates
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
Reference: 1477
Personnel Scientifique (FR), Personnel Scientifique, Internal only
In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID67087.
