Research Assistant — USI – Università della Svizzera italiana
CHF 49'500 - 75'000
USI – Università della Svizzera italiana · Mendrisio (TI)
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SalaryCHF 49'500 - 75'000
Role overview
Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
Department/Institute: Academy of Architecture.
Role: Research Assistant.
- Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
- Department/Institute: Academy of Architecture.
- Main Responsibilities You will contribute to the development of a research project focused on low-carbon precast concrete façade systems using recyclable paper formwork.
- Develop computational design workflows using Rhino and Grasshopper.
Main responsibilities
- Main Responsibilities You will contribute to the development of a research project focused on low-carbon precast concrete façade systems using recyclable paper formwork.
- Develop computational design workflows using Rhino and Grasshopper.
- Develop and/or operate Python scripts supporting digital fabrication.
- Prepare fabrication files for CNC cutting and digital fabrication workflows.
- Fabricate, assemble and test full-scale paper formwork prototypes.
- Participate in concrete casting, laboratory testing, and prototype validation.
- Produce technical drawings and fabrication documentation.
- Contribute to scientific publications, exhibitions and conferences.
- Collaborate with industrial partners and Foldcast Sagl to validate research outcomes. pagina 2 / 3 Candidate Profile We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a passion for sustainable construction, computational design, digital fabrication, and hands-on prototyping. Required qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Industrial Design, Digital Fabrication, Computational Design, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Application process
- The Application Please submit a single PDF including: Motivation letter Curriculum Vitae Portfolio (academic and professional work)
- Early applications are strongly encouraged.
- USI strives to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
- We guarantee that the selection process will give equal opportunities to female and male researchers.
- As an institution that values diversity, USI particularly encourages applications from women and from all individuals from underrepresented groups.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Mendrisio, 09.07.2026
- Official call available as PDF.
Contacts
- details of two references pagina 3 / 3 Applications should be sent to: [email protected] Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Additional details
- Collaborate with industrial partners and Foldcast Sagl to validate research outcomes. pagina 2 / 3 Candidate Profile We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a passion for sustainable construction, computational design, digital fabrication, and hands-on prototyping.
- Strong problem-solving skills and structured working methods.
- Italian/German is an advantage.
- Contribution to scientific publications, international conferences, and exhibitions. A dynamic interdisciplinary research and innovation environment.
- The Application Please submit a single PDF including: Portfolio (academic and professional work)
- Contact details of two references pagina 3 / 3 Applications should be sent to: [email protected] Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Notes and original content
- Excellent English;
- Contribution to scientific publications, international conferences, and exhibitions.
- A dynamic interdisciplinary research and innovation environment.
- Contract Terms
- The Application Please submit a single PDF including:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio (academic and professional work)
