💼 Full-Time Position

Postdoctoral researcher in building technology

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École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL
📍 freiburg, freiburg, Switzerland
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Location
freiburg, Switzerland
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Postdoctoral researcher in building technology

Profile

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.

Missions

The main research activities will be related to the characterization and circula...