20 faculty engineering jobs found in Lausanne

The Institute of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for  two faculty positions  at the level of tenure track Assistant Professors in the fields of  Sustainable Manufacturing  and  Biomechanics . For the position in  Sustainable Manufacturing , we seek applicants who will broadly address the engineering challenges related to developing intelligent manufacturing systems, while attending to the multiple facets of sustainability. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: (i) intelligent advanced manufacturing systems; (ii) data-driven manufacturing; and (iii) additive manufacturing. Given that high value-added manufacturing is an essential pillar of the Swiss economy, applicants are expected to demonstrate a potential for direct interactions with industrial partners. For the position in  Biomechanics , we seek applicants with a mechanics background who will address research challenges related to the development of...

The EPFL School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of  Geotechnical & Geosystems Engineering  in the Institute of Civil Engineering. The Institute of Civil Engineering in ENAC carries out basic and translational research spanning fundamental understanding in Geosystems and Geomechanics, Structures and Materials, Transportation and Networks, and Hydraulic Engineering. It covers a diverse portfolio in research, teaching, and innovative technology development across transversal themes: understanding and adapting to climate change, natural hazards, infrastructure resilience and sustainability, design for re-use, geo-energy and geosystems. Topics of interest cover fundamental research in mechanics of geomaterials and applications to sustainable design of geosystems and geotechnical structures. The use and development of novel experimental and/or theoretical methods is expected to...

The EPFL School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) invites applications for an Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate (tenured) Professor of  Hydraulic Engineering & Fluid-Structure Interactions  in the Institute of Civil Engineering. The Institute of Civil Engineering in ENAC carries out basic and translational research spanning fundamental understanding of Hydraulic Engineering, Structures and Materials, Transportation and Networks, and Geosystems and Geomechanics. It covers a diverse portfolio in research, teaching and innovative technology development across transversal themes: understanding and adapting to climate change, natural hazards, infrastructure resilience and sustainability, design for re-use, geo-energy and geosystems. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: fundamental research in the development of renewable energy systems such as dams and hydropower systems, advanced modelling of hydraulic infrastructure,...

The School of Life Sciences of EPFL (Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in the field of  Cancer Bioengineering . This search is part of major initiatives in the Lake Geneva region to promote cancer research, which is increasingly driven by integrating research from different fields ranging from basic sciences (life sciences, physics, chemistry, computing and engineering) to clinical research and treatment. The successful candidate will join the faculty of the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC); develop an independent internationally prominent research program in the broad domain of cancer research; commit to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervise Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows. We are looking for candidates with core expertise and experience in any bioengineering-related area, including but not limited to tissue...

The Institute of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Associate Professor (tenured) in the field of  Hydropower . In exceptional cases, applicants at the full professor level may be considered. We seek applicants with research interests in hydraulic machines, specifically their design, operations, monitoring, and predictive maintenance, and, more broadly, the digitalization of the field of hydropower. The new faculty hire will address these challenges from an experimental, theoretical, or computational standpoint (or a combination thereof). Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: (i) Machine-health monitoring using advanced sensors and data-driven methods; (ii) Digital twins for predictive maintenance; (iii) Fatigue and wear of components due to cavitation and sediment-laden flows; (iv) Predictive modeling of fluid-structure interaction using Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations at high Reynolds numbers,...

The Neuro-X Institute is soliciting applications for  two faculty positions  at the level of tenure track Assistant Professor in  Brain-Computer Interfaces  and  Neural Engineering . We seek candidates with research experience in neurotechnology, leveraging basic science knowledge and engineering principles to design the next generation of neural interface technologies and explore new approaches to bidirectionally communicate with the nervous system. Applicants are invited with a focus on at least one of the following areas: (i) Neural signal processing and machine learning, (ii) Implantable technologies, (iii) Micro/nanotechnology of neuro-transducers. The new faculty hires will lead research programs employing experimental and/or computational methods, with the intention to translate innovation into clinical practice. The EPFL fosters interdisciplinary research and is committed to leading technological advances and translating innovation towards new...

Your mission : The BIOnanophotonic Systems (BIOS) laboratory at the School of Engineering of EPFL Switzerland has an open postdoctoral fellow position. We are looking for a talented & motivated experimentalist with strong expertise in nano-optics & photonics and would like to get into nanophotonic biosensing and spectroscopy research. Nanophotonics excels at confining light into nanoscale optical mode volumes and generating strongly enhanced light matter interactions. Through engineered structures, nanophotonics can manipulate light in ways that are not possible to achieve with diffraction limited optics and natural materials. The unique nano-scale effects have been unveiling a plethora of fundamentally new optical phenomena, yet an important issue ahead for the field is the development of novel devices and applications. To this end, our laboratory is focused on the applications of nanophotonics for bioanalytical and biomedical devices using plasmonic/dielectric...

Your mission : Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in the group of Prof. Kumar Varoon Agrawal in the Institute of Chemical Sciences & Engineering (ISIC) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The details of the group are at https://www.epfl.ch/labs/las/ Main duties and responsibilities include : The laboratory of advanced separations at EPFL, Switzerland is developing material chemistry and engineering routes to fabricate high-performance membranes for carbon capture. The laboratory is highly multidisciplinary with focus on fundamental science on material synthesis and characterization but also on engineering aspects on scale-up. This opening is focused on scale-up aspects of nanoporous graphene membranes for energy-efficient molecular separation. Your profile : The ideal candidates should have recently obtained a PhD in chemical - They should possess a strong interest in solving challenging...

Your mission : At the Resilient Steel Structures Laboratory (RESSLab), we work in the field of structural civil engineering. The central focus of the laboratory is how to develop new approaches, metrics and tools to enhance resilient-based design of steel and composite-steel structures under multiple hazards. Research topics span across steel buildings and bridges, performance-based earthquake engineering, seismic risk and loss assessment, modelling of both action effects and resistance in a probabilistic way, existing structures evaluation, see our website for more information. The offered position is in the domain of road bridges, in improving load models to account for actual traffic effects and achieving a more uniform reliability level among the different bridge types. We are part of EPFL’s Civil Engineering Institute. The laboratory facilities are located at the main campus in Ecublens, Lausanne. Main duties and responsibilities include : Structural...

Your mission : The Laboratory for Reactor Physics and System Behavior (LRS) at EPFL is looking for a motivated Post-Doc in the field of multi-dimensional modelling of nuclear fuel. The position is expected to begin in Q1/Q2 2023 and will be based 100% in the EPFL campus in Lausanne. The successful candidate will actively participate to the OperaHPC European project (starting in November 2022) and will effectively lead part of the subtasks assigned to EPFL. One of the main objective is to advance the capabilities of modern 3D fuel performance codes by enhancing the thermo-mechanical simulation of the fuel rod with high-performance computing (HPC), uncertainty quantification and a more accurate description of the fuel microstructure. Central to the project is the 3D open-source fuel performance code OFFBEAT, which is based on the OpenFOAM C++ platform and is in development at EPFL and PSI since 2017. Several developments will be carried out with the help of the successful...

Your mission : The Concrete Behaviour and Structural Design Laboratory (CONSTRUCT) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the area of structural optimization and sustainable design. CONSTRUCT is a new lab at EPFL led by Prof. David Ruggiero. We focus on developing the sustainable use of structural concrete via: improved mechanical modelling of new and existing concrete structures, investigation of lower-carbon alternatives to traditional concrete, and design for adaptive reuse and longevity. More information can be found at construct.epfl.ch Main duties and responsibilities include : Performing original research in the area of sustainable reinforced concrete structures Preparing publications for academic journals and presenting at international conferences Contributing to research group activities including co-supervision of MSc students and teaching Your profile : PhD in structural engineering or a closely-related...

Your mission : Third-Harmonic Generation (THG) microscopy  has emerged over the last two decades as a particularly attractive tool for label-free and non-invasive microscopic observations. Thanks to the nonlinear optical process involved, the resolution of THG microscopy is typically far greater than that of traditional microscopy modalities,  e.g. , multi-photon fluorescence microscopy. While numerous inquiries are conducted worldwide to explore and/or further develop the potential of THG microscopy in the context of biological applications, much remains to be done on the use of this microscopy principle for in situ material observations in the context of advanced manufacturing. The goal of this postdoctoral fellowship is to harvest recent advances in digital signal processing, computational imaging, adaptive/computational optics, learning/optimization theory and numerical/high-performance computing to  help with   the development of a THG...

The Institute of Electrical and Micro Engineering and the Institute of Physics are soliciting applications for a faculty position at the level of Associate or Full Professor in  Magnetic Resonance Imaging. We seek top-level applicants with research interests in the broad area of Magnetic Resonance Imaging physics and/or technology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: (i) MR sequence design, (ii) image acquisition/reconstruction/analysis, (iii) quantitative imaging, (iv) ultra-high or ultra-low field MRI, (v) novel structural and functional contrast mechanisms, (vi) innovative MR hardware design. We seek candidates with an outstanding research record, a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and who will be proactive members of the Electrical Engineering and Physics communities. Candidates with strong academic background, but with few years of experience in industry are also welcome. This new position...

The School of Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) at EPFL seeks to fill two Faculty positions in Mathematics, one at the Full Professor level, and one at any rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor). We seek outstanding candidates with research interests in any field of Pure Mathematics. Candidates with research interests in algebraic structures, and/or geometry/topology, and/or discrete mathematics, are particularly encouraged to apply. At the tenured (Full or Associate Professor level), we expect world leading profiles in their respective fields. At the Tenure-Track level (Assistant Professor) we expect candidates showing exceptional promise to develop into world leaders. Priority will be given to the overall originality and promise of the candidate’s work over any particular specialization area. Candidates should hold a PhD and have an excellent record of scientific accomplishments in the field, commensurate to the rank they are...

Your mission : The aim of the EPFL Blue Brain Project (BBP), a Swiss brain research initiative founded and directed by Professor Henry Markram, is to establish simulation neuroscience as a complementary approach alongside experimental, theoretical and clinical neuroscience to understanding the brain, by building the world’s first biologically detailed digital reconstructions and simulations of the mouse brain. The BBP provides the community with regular releases of data, models and tools to accelerate neuroscience discovery and clinical translation through open science and global collaboration. Within the Cells section we are looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher in Biophysical Neuron Modeling and Experimentation W/M. Main duties and responsibilities include : The primary objectives for this position are to strengthen on-going large-scale biophysical neuron modeling and validation efforts in the project, and to undertake original scientific research to...

Your mission : At the crossroad of Optics and Computation, the candidate will be asked to develop and push further the capabilities of our existing and but also future 3D printers. Light-based additive manufacturing is a rather emerging field with many possibilities and potential applications. Different projects are currently in progress in our lab to both understand better the physics at stake and improve the systems accordingly. It is also a multi-disciplinary topic at the intersection of optics and computation for the 3D display, material science and chemistry for the photopolymerization where a lot can be done. The candidate will have the possibility to be part of several projects in the lab as support and mentor of PhD students. Your profile : Ideally, you have a background in computational imaging, optics, inverse problem, 3D display - a doctoral degree/PhD in Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related fields expertise and scientific practice...

Your mission : The Laboratory of Urban and Environmental Systems (URBES) at EPFL is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of urban climate, risk and health. At the URBES Lab we seek to describe and predict land-atmosphere interactions and coupled human-natural dynamics across a broad spectrum of spatiotemporal scales. Our aim is to elucidate the complex interactions between urban and natural systems, quantify the local and non-local impacts of human activities, and guide the design of greener, healthier, and more sustainable territories. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong technical, analytical, and modelling skills to join the lab and contribute to various research activities. Candidates with an interdisciplinary background are particularly welcome, but knowledge of urban climate modelling, climate-related risks, and/or epidemiology represents an additional asset. Quantitative and modelling skills are a prerequisite for the position....

Your mission : We are looking a talented & motivated experimentalist with a strong expertise in laser optics and laser-matter interaction. In a well-established laboratory, you will be able to explore laser-matter interaction in the femtosecond pulse duration regime. Your tasks will specifically be 1/ to investigate new laser exposure principles and their effects on selected materials and 2/ to implement some of these laser exposure principles into 3D advanced manufacturing processes of direct-write integrated devices. Keywords: Lasers, laser-matter interaction, integrated optics, glass materials Main duties and responsibilities include : Designing experimental plan. Maintaining optical set-ups. Implementing and realizing optimized device parts & device integration. Performing experiments. Analysing data. Reporting and disseminating research outcome. Be involved in the  Your profile : Experimentalist with a PhD in...

Your mission : The Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology Lab (CHANGE) led by Prof. Sara Bonetti at EPFL in Sion is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of ecohydrological modeling and/or geomorphology. CHANGE is a new EPFL laboratory which seeks to improve current understanding and forecasting capabilities of multiple catchment processes both in natural and managed ecosystems. The main research themes of the Lab include landscape evolution and soil erosion, ecohydrological modeling, and sustainable use of soil and water resources. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with strong technical and analytical skills, a solid background in environmental science or engineering, and research interests in catchment science to join the Lab’s activity. Areas of interest include: i) relations between climate, vegetation, and landscape evolution, ii) analysis and modeling of river network dynamics, iii) modeling coupled ecohydrological and biogeochemical...

The School of Life Sciences at EPFL invites applications for a faculty position in  Metabolism . The appointment will be at the tenure track assistant professor level. We particularly seek candidates who develop novel integrative technologies or implement quantitative, omic, or data-centric research strategies to study metabolism in the context of human nutrition, health, and disease. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. EPFL attracts top students from all over the world and offers competitive salaries, generous research funding and excellent research infrastructure. The successful candidate will be a part of EPFL’s multidisciplinary environment and is expected to perform and coordinate highly interactive research, reaching out and taking advantage of EPFL’s interdisciplinary campus (Schools of Basic Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Information and Communication...