Postdoctoral researcher in building technology — EPFL
- Location
- Fribourg
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 93 days ago
Role overview
Profile
The Structural Xploration Lab is seeking a new research collaborator with a PhD in building technology, preferably in the field of building materials and/or building envelope performance and/or building renovation.
The candidate must be familiar with contemporary construction techniques and have an interest in 20th-century construction techniques or vernacular architecture.
- Profile
- The Structural Xploration Lab is seeking a new research collaborator with a PhD in building technology, preferably in the field of building materials and/or building envelope performance and/or building renovation.
Application process
- Application
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
- You are asked to supply your CV and a brief statement of interests.
Contacts
- For any further information, please contact [email protected] .
Additional details
- The earliest start date is May 1st or as soon as possible.
- The candidate may also contribute to other research and teaching activities as well as to the supervision of architecture students at bachelor's and master's level.
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What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
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