2 PhD Positions in Earthquake Engineering / Structural Engineering (ENAC/EESD) — EPFL
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Mission We are offering two challenging positions as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at ENAC at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Our Laboratory EESD is focused on investigating the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete and unreinforced masonry buildings.
Our approaches include numerical and mechanical modeling, large-scale testing as well as data-driven methods.
- Mission We are offering two challenging positions as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at ENAC at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Our Laboratory EESD is focused on investigating the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete and unreinforced masonry buildings.
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD student you will be expected to:
- Conduct original doctoral research using experimental, numerical, and analytical methods to investigate the seismic response of masonry buildings as stand-alone buildings and within aggregates
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD student you will be expected to:
- Conduct original doctoral research using experimental, numerical, and analytical methods to investigate the seismic response of masonry buildings as stand-alone buildings and within aggregates
- Contribute to the development of innovative assessment methodologies and resilient retrofit strategies for historic urban environments exposed to earthquake hazard
- Collaborating with project partners at EPFL, the University of Zagreb, and other international institutions
- Disseminating research findings through scientific publications and conference presentations
- Have full responsibility for your own dissertation
- Participating in education and co-supervise student projects Profile
- A MSc degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
- Experience or strong interest in experimental and/or numerical methods in structural engineering
- Interest in traditional construction techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration (engineering, heritage, architecture)
Application process
- Opportunity to conduct meaningful research bridging engineering, cultural heritage, and development Informations The selection process involves multiple stages, and short-listed candidates will be requested to apply to a specific EPFL Doctoral Program to qualify for a PhD at EPFL, i.e.
- Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL. Only applications submitted through t
Additional details
- OpenSees, Abaqus, DIANA) is an asset We offer A stimulating and international working environment
- Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL. Only applications submitted through t
Notes and original content
- OpenSees, Abaqus, DIANA) is an asset We offer
- A stimulating and international working environment
- Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.
- Only applications submitted through t
