2 PhD Positions in Earthquake Engineering / Structural Engineering (ENAC/EESD) — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 46 days ago
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.
- Mission
- We are offering two challenging positions as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at ENAC at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland.
- 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
- 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
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD student you will be expected to:
- Participating in education and co-supervise student projects
- Familiarity with numerical modeling tools (e.g. OpenSees, Abaqus, DIANA) is an asset A stimulating and international working environment
- Opportunity to conduct meaningful research bridging engineering, cultural heritage, and development
- 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
- Main duties and responsibilities
- As a PhD student you will be expected to:
- Familiarity with numerical modeling tools (e.g.
- OpenSees, Abaqus, DIANA) is an asset
- A stimulating and international working environment
- Informations
- Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.
- Only applications submitted through t
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What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
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