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Structural Engineer, Researcher
- 28 February 2026
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- Lausanne
Job summary
Join EPFL as a Structural Engineer, Researcher in Lausanne! Collaborate on innovative projects in a dynamic research environment.
Tasks
- Contribute to structural assessments of concrete buildings.
- Engage with international experts on various projects.
- Support teaching activities in architecture and engineering.
Skills
- Master's in civil engineering with 3+ years of experience.
- Practical expertise in structural engineering.
- Strong collaboration and communication abilities.
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About the job
Structural Engineer, Researcher
Workplace Lausanne - North Romandie - Switzerland CategoryCivil Engineering | Architecture & Buildings
Position Engineer / Technician
Published 27 February 2026 EPFL, l’École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, est l’un des campus universitaires les plus dynamiques d’Europe et s’inscrit dans le top 20 mondial de nombreux classements académiques. L’EPFL compte plus de 6’500 membres du personnel qui font vivre les trois missions principales de l’École : l’éducation, la recherche et l’innovation. Le campus de l’EPFL offre un cadre de travail exceptionnel au cœur d’une communauté de plus de 18’500 personnes, dont près de 14’000 étudiant·e·s et 4’000 chercheur·euse·s issu·e·s de plus de 120 nationalités différentes.
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in civil engineering and have at least three years of professional experience. A PhD is not required, but an interest in performing structural design in a research setting is expected.
The employment rate will range between 40% and 100% and may evolve over time, depending on the candidate’s availability. This is a one-year contract, renewable. Earliest start date is April 15th or as soon as possible.
The main project consists of the structural assessment of concrete slabs in damaged buildings in Kiev oblast and the engineering required for their deconstruction with a view to their reuse in new housing in Ukraine. This project is supported by EPFL Tech4Dev and carried out in collaboration with a humanitarian architecture firm and local contractors in Kiev oblast.
In addition to this project and depending on the employment rate, the candidate may also contribute to an EU Horizon project whose tasks include assessing the load-bearing capacity of a selection of typical low-rise residential buildings in Europe and structurally optimising a new façade system for them, in collaboration with foreign industrial and research partners.
The candidate may also to contribute to various teaching activities and the supervision of architecture and civil engineering students at bachelor’s and master’s level.
For any further information, please contact teresa.messina@ epfl.ch .
Seul·es les candidat·e·s ayant postulé via le site internet de l’EPFL ou celui de notre partenaire Jobup seront pris en compte. Les dossiers transmis par les agences non mandatées ne seront pas pris en compte.
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Profile
The Structural Xploration Lab is seeking a new research collaborator with practical experience in structural engineering related to concrete buildings.Candidates must hold a master’s degree in civil engineering and have at least three years of professional experience. A PhD is not required, but an interest in performing structural design in a research setting is expected.
The employment rate will range between 40% and 100% and may evolve over time, depending on the candidate’s availability. This is a one-year contract, renewable. Earliest start date is April 15th or as soon as possible.
Mission
Depending on the employment rate, the candidate will work on various projects, all in collaboration with SXL researchers and foreign building experts and professionals.The main project consists of the structural assessment of concrete slabs in damaged buildings in Kiev oblast and the engineering required for their deconstruction with a view to their reuse in new housing in Ukraine. This project is supported by EPFL Tech4Dev and carried out in collaboration with a humanitarian architecture firm and local contractors in Kiev oblast.
In addition to this project and depending on the employment rate, the candidate may also contribute to an EU Horizon project whose tasks include assessing the load-bearing capacity of a selection of typical low-rise residential buildings in Europe and structurally optimising a new façade system for them, in collaboration with foreign industrial and research partners.
The candidate may also to contribute to various teaching activities and the supervision of architecture and civil engineering students at bachelor’s and master’s level.
About us
The Structural Xploration Lab is a group of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in architecture and civil engineering. It is known for its development of tools, design methods, large-scale analyses and built prototypes aimed at enabling the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector to adopt more circular load-bearing systems. SXL also contributes to teaching building technologies and circular practices to undergraduate, master’s students and professionals in architecture and civil engineering. As a unit of EPFL’s ENAC faculty and located in the Smart Living Lab in Fribourg (CH), the SXL benefits from state-of-the-art research infrastructure and offers an inclusive, international and stimulating work environment.Informations
Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply your CV and a brief statement of interests.For any further information, please contact teresa.messina@ epfl.ch .
Seul·es les candidat·e·s ayant postulé via le site internet de l’EPFL ou celui de notre partenaire Jobup seront pris en compte. Les dossiers transmis par les agences non mandatées ne seront pas pris en compte.
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Personnel Scientifique (FR), Personnel Scientifique
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