ETH Zurich’s Department of Civil, Environment and Geomatic Engineering seeks a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher / Scientific Assistant to join the Circular Engineering for Architecture Lab. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research focused on urban planning and life cycle assessment (LCA) with an emphasis on circularity measurement. This role includes significant responsibilities in managing EU grants associated with Horizon Europe projects.

• Conduct innovative research in the areas of urban planning, life cycle assessment, and circularity measurement within the built environment
• Develop and implement tools and methodologies to assess and enhance circularity in urban planning and architectural design
• Manage and coordinate activities related to Horizon Europe grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with EU regulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ETH Zurich and with international partners to advance project goals
• Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present at international conferences
• Contribute to the mentoring and supervision of PhD students and technical staff within the lab
• Assist in proposal writing and securing additional funding for future research initiatives

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field
• Proven experience in life cycle assessment, sustainability metrics, and circular economy principles in the context of urban environments
• Demonstrable experience in managing EU-funded projects, particularly Horizon Europe grants, with a thorough understanding of financial and administrative processes
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software tools for environmental assessment and statistical analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Opportunity to work in a world-leading academic institution with state-of-the-art facilities
• Access to collaborative projects with academic and industrial partners across Europe
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits according to ETH Zurich standards
• A vibrant workplace in the heart of Zurich with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

• CV (2 pages maximum, 1 PDF file)
• Cover Letter (1 page maximum, 1 PDF file)
• Research Statement (1 page maximum, 1 PDF file)
• 3min video explaining your current work and proposed work (YouTube or Vimeo link only, shared on a PDF) 
• any first-​author publications or writing samples into 1 single PDF file
• names and email addresses of 3 references

Application Deadline: 15 July 2024

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 cea-recruiting@ibi.baug.ethz.ch (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 cea-recruiting@ibi.baug.ethz.ch regarding the position will not be answered.

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