Research Associate Building Technology And Process 60 - 80 %

School :

School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering

Starting date :

1st of November or by agreement. The position is initially limited to one year, with the possibility of extension up to 2.5 years.

Your role

• Contribute to the design and development of an innovative reuse concrete system
• Develop and refine connection design strategies
• Support connection design through analysis, simulations, and preparation for experimental testing
• Contribute to planning, executing, and evaluating laboratory tests, integrating results into design improvements.
• Prepare design documentation, technical drawings, and project reports.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external partners to transfer knowledge into practical applications.

Your profile

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

The Department of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering offers bachelor's and master's degree programs and is one of the most traditional and innovative educational institutions of its kind in Switzerland.

The Institute for Building Technology and Process at ZHAW leads research on sustainable, hybrid, and circular construction systems, integrating digital technologies with hands-on prototyping. Our interdisciplinary team works closely with academia and industry to translate research into practice.

Please note that we only consider applications via the online platform.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation. In order to increase the proportion of women in management positions, applications from women are particularly welcome.

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at . The main points are listed below :

Contact

Dr. Yasaman Yavaribajestani

Research Associate

Jasmin Strobel

Recruiting Manager

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