Job description
The position involves writing of grant applications both in Switzerland and the EU, setting up a research environment for the chair and guiding PhD students working on the projects:
1. Define research projects and secure third-party funding
2. Write grant applications
3. Get the funded projects started and manage them
4. Active participation in research activities, including publishing scientific papers and presenting findings at conferences and workshops
5. Supervision of and collaboration with PhD students working on the funded projects
6. Supervision of Master, and/or Bachelor students
7. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ETH Zurich and with international partners to advance project goals
Profile
8. PhD in structural engineering, environmental engineering or material sciences with a focus on sustainable construction
9. Strong expertise in structural design of 20th century Europe and/or parametrical design and digital fabrication
10. Strong expertise in construction materials of 20th century Europe as well as sustainable materials including their life-cycle assessment
11. Understanding of the construction industry
12. Strong general research skills and independent research ability
13. Proven experience in scientific grant application, proven knowledge of the Swiss and European funding systems, with a thorough understanding of financial and administrative processes
14. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, while also fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
15. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required, additional German language skills would be highly appreciated
16. Ability to work in a team and together with industry partners
17. Take initiative, be results-oriented, organized, and creative
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