Design++ Postdoctoral Fellowship
The ETH Zurich Center for Augmented Computational Design in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Design++ fosters cross-departmental research, education, and industry collaboration to drive transformative change in the built environment.
About the Project
We invite candidates to propose research projects that focus on developing innovative methods, digital tools and advanced computational models - leveraging AI, machine learning, XR, robotics or other technologies - to enhance processes across the entire value chain of new construction or renovation projects.
* Data-driven planning for urban development, structural design, facades and building skins, and building services.
* Information management and digital workflows on the construction site and across project phases, enabling seamless data transfer between the office and the construction site, with a focus on visualization, visual analytics, explainable ML/AI or Large Language Models.
* Integrated and continuous information management throughout the entire project life cycle, fostering greater data transparency and improving collaboration across project phases and stakeholders, while enhancing productivity and decision-making.
Your Role and Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Postdoctoral researcher is to lead the research agenda outlined in their proposal within the two-year fellowship. You will also be expected to actively participate and support the planning of industry exchanges to promote knowledge transfer in the AEC industry.
You Will Be Part of
Together with other Design++ affiliated researchers and staff, you are responsible for supporting the organization of scientific exchanges, social events and participate in other Design++ activities such as workshops, summer/winter schools, conferences, etc.
Requirements
We are looking for highly motivated fellows who demonstrate scientific excellence and have an innovative research proposal within one of the above outlined topics. The selection criteria may include:
* Competence for the proposed research area
* Novelty and scientific quality of the research proposal
* Track record relative to opportunities and career stage (publications, awards, etc.)
* Relevant industry experience
* Fit of the Design++ postdoctoral fellowship with the career goals of the applicant
* The compatibility of the research proposal with the vision of Design++ and the center's goal of knowledge transfer with industry and scientific exchange
We Offer
A modern, dynamic, multidisciplinary and international working environment. You will be embedded within Design++ and therefore have access to the network of experts across ETH, the world leading Immersive Design Lab (IDL), Large-scale Virtualization and Modelling Lab (IVML), state-of-the-art XR equipment, and join a growing cohort of motivated and talented researchers.
Career Development
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.