Postdoctoral Position in Circular Construction

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Chair of Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) at ETH Zurich is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the postdoctoral position in the fields of construction and computer science. The successful candidates will join a dynamic research team working on innovative approaches to advance circular construction practices through digital technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of computational design with building materials available for reuse, enabling a more sustainable and regenerative built environment.

Project background

The postdoctoral position is focused on leveraging digitalization for circular strategies in construction. The selected candidate will be involved in developing and testing tools for reality capture, quality assessment, 3D modelling, and computational design in the built environment, operating at the intersection of construction informatics, engineering, and logistical aspects.

Job description

As a postdoctoral researcher, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead research projects in circular construction, focusing on material reuse, waste reduction, and lifecycle analysis
• Develop and implement scanning, scan-to-BIM, and computer vision strategies for reality capture of the building stock
• Use immersive technologies to enhance construction processes and training
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences
• Interact with industry partners on gathering data for circular construction
• Supervision of Master, and/or Bachelor students

Your profile

To be considered for this position, you should meet the following qualifications:

• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Architecture)
• Demonstrated experience in reality capture technologies, BIM, and computer vision
• Proven track record of research in construction or related fields
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in French and/or German is a plus

A strong interest in exploring the intersections of AI, XR, and strategy gaming within the context of circular construction.

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We offer

Joining our research team offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth and interaction with international experts in the field of circular construction and computer science. The position is full-time (100%) and is offered on a fixed-term basis. The initial contract duration is 1 year, with a possibility of extension based on funding availability and performance evaluation.

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Applications are only accepted through the online portal and should contain the following documents (make sure your last name is on all the documents and in the file name) by 21.03.2024. Only PDF format will be accepted. Anything submitted in other formats will result in the rejection of your application. Any application that is not complete will not be considered:

• 1 page motivation letter (max 1 page) (LastName_Cover.pdf)
• 1 page CV (LastName_CV.pdf)
• 1 page research statement (excluding bibliography) (LastName_Research.pdf)
• A vimeo or youtube link to a 2-minute video (please upload a PDF with the link written in full) (LastName_Video.pdf)

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For further questions please contact us via email at [email protected]  (no applications). More information about the Circular Engineering for Architecture Lab in the Institute of Construction & Infrastructure Management (IBI) within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) is on our website . Any emails that are not addressed to [email protected] regarding the position will not be answered.

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