Environmental Engineering Research Fellow

vor 1 Monat


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Institute of Environmental Engineering Vollzeit
Job Description

The Institute of Environmental Engineering is seeking a highly qualified researcher to join our team as an Environmental Engineering Research Fellow. This position will play a key role in coordinating and supervising projects related to circular economy strategies in the building sector.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will work closely with researchers from various backgrounds, including environmental science, engineering, and data science. The focus of the project involves developing frameworks for assessing circular economy strategies, utilizing methodologies such as life cycle assessment (LCA), material flow analysis (MFA), and statistical analysis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Modeling the embodied and operational energy and emissions of the Swiss building stock using Python programming language;
  • Conducting LCAs with the Brightway library, as well as MFAs while taking into account spatial and temporal characteristics of the building stock;
  • Defining and assessing various scenarios and circular economy strategies, such as increased wood use, increased reuse/recycling of building components and materials, etc;
  • Developing metrics to assess circularity in the construction sector;

In addition to these tasks, the fellow will contribute to further developing their research profile within the group, attend conferences, and supervise Bachelor and Master thesis students.

Your Profile

We are looking for candidates with a doctoral degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, data science, or related fields, with excellent academic records. Strong research backgrounds and solid independent research ability are essential. Experiences with LCA, MFA, data analysis, and modeling in Python are desired, as well as familiarity with building stock modeling.

Good verbal and written communication skills in English are required; additional German language skills would be appreciated.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is estimated at CHF 60,000 - CHF 80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.



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