Postdoctoral researcher in building technology

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.

A master’s degree or professional experience in architecture is preferred but not required.

The employment rate varies between 80% and 100%, depending on the candidate's availability. This is a 9‑month contract, renewable. The earliest start date is May 1st or as soon as possible.

The main research activities will be related to the characterization and circular performance assessment of building envelopes in Europe, with a scope ranging from construction details and building archetypes to large‑scale inference of building stocks. The project is embedded into a EU‑Horizon project in collaboration with foreign industrial and research partners.

The candidate may also contribute to other research and teaching activities as well as to the supervision of architecture students at bachelor's and master's level.

The Structural Xploration Lab is a group of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in architecture and civil engineering. It is known for its development of tools, design methods, large‑scale analyses and built prototypes aimed at enabling the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector to adopt more circular load‑bearing systems. SXL also contributes to teaching building technologies and circular practices to undergraduate, master's students and professionals in architecture and civil engineering.

As a unit of EPFL's ENAC faculty and located in the Smart Living Lab in Fribourg (CH), SXL benefits from state‑of‑the‑art research infrastructure and offers an inclusive, international and stimulating work environment.

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply your CV and a brief statement of interests.

For any further information, please contact teresa.messina.