Stage - Durabilité et réemploi pour la construction — EPFL

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Mission

Background Sustainability is one of EPFL's strategic axes, both in its teaching, research and innovation missions and in its operations across campuses. At the beginning of 2023, EPFL published its first Climate and Sustainability Strategy, which sets out a series of objectives and measures within the framework of the School's core missions and in its operations on campuses, particularly on aspects of sustainable construction.

In this context, we are looking for a motivated intern to help set up a process of re-use of building materials at EPFL campuses, both internally and externally.

Your mission is to support the activities of the building and infrastructure sustainability officer, who is working to implement the 2030 Climate & Sustainability Strategy on EPFL's housing stock.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a process to promote and facilitate re-employment between the various services of EPFL and with the outside world
• Support project managers and technicians in their approach and approaches to re-employment
• Preparing and disseminating online announcements
• Analyze data and assess the environmental and financial impacts of re-employment actions
• Gather information on good practices developed by other actors
• Support reporting activities and create communication materials highlighting good practices in re-use of services (e.g. guides, brochures, etc.)
• Support community awareness events on re-employment (construction, inventory training, etc.)

One-time support for other sustainable construction activities

Profile

• Bachelor in Architecture or Civil Engineering or an equivalent field (the internship must begin within 12 months of graduation).
• Strong interest in sustainability issues, particularly in its implementation.
• An experience in re-employment is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in French, both written and oral. Understanding German or English is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Creativity, autonomy, organizational rigour and initiative.
• Collaborative spirit and adaptability.

We offer

At EPFL, we are convinced that everyone can accomplish great things when he or she evolves in a caring, respectful and successful environment. By joining our institution, you will help shape the future of society through education, research and innovation.

We offer an inspiring, international and collaborative work environment where your contribution has a concrete impact and where your ideas are valued. Thanks to a flexible working environment and attractive working conditions, we are committed to creating an environment in which everyone can flourish, develop their potential and make a difference.

Beyond your professional activity, our campuses welcome a vibrant community within a unique framework, driven by many initiatives to promote equality, inclusion, diversity, well-being and sustainability. Throughout the year, a varied program of cultural, sports and community activities also strengthens campus life.

Discover our terms and conditions of employment and the benefits offered to our employees.

Information

Effective date: 01.11.2026

Occupancy rate: 100

Type of contract: CSD

Duration: 6 months

Reference: 2544

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