Postdoctoral researcher in building technology — EPFL
- Location
- Fribourg
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 73 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.
Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or computer programming is a plus.
- 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.
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].
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