Research Associate in the Walz 4.0 Research Project 40%
Key information
- Publication date:10 October 2025
- Workload:40%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Winterthur
Job summary
Join the ZHAW as a scientific staff member in the Walz 4.0 project. This role bridges theory and practice in architecture.
Tasks
- Support the Interreg research project with administrative tasks.
- Organize pilot actions, workshops, and surveys for collaboration.
- Evaluate learning formats and develop future curricula.
Skills
- Master's degree in architecture and project management experience.
- Excellent German language skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
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Research Associate in the Walz 4.0 Research Project 40%
Build bridges between theory and practice – with innovative formats for construction trades and universities.
Department: Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering
Start date: Immediately or by arrangement, limited to two years.
- Scientific collaboration on the Interreg research project "Walz 4.0 - Craft and University jointly shape the future of construction" including taking on administrative tasks and minute-taking
- Organization of pilot actions, workshops and surveys
- Documentation and scientific support of the same
- Evaluation of learning formats and development of future curricula of the participating project partners
- Preparation of interim and final reports
- Acquisition of third-party funding for the project
- Organization and implementation of summer schools / symposia / partner meetings
- Networking the institute with entrepreneurs and craftsmen of the Interreg Alpine Rhine-Lake Constance-High Rhine region
- You have a master's degree in architecture.
- You have experience in project management of research projects.
- You have already led and completed successful projects.
- You have excellent knowledge of the German language and writing.
- You work independently and like to take responsibility.
The position is limited to 2 years.
We look forward to receiving your application documents including a meaningful portfolio by October 31, 2025.
The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.
The Department of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering offers bachelor's and master's degree programs and is one of the most traditional and at the same time innovative educational institutions of its kind in Switzerland. According to its legal mandate, it provides teaching, research and development, continuing education, and services for third parties.
We offer you an exciting, varied and challenging activity in a diverse environment. The workplace is centrally located at the school’s site in Winterthur. You will be part of the Institute of Structural Design, a dynamic institute dedicated to researching sustainable construction.
ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity and innovation.
We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the "Working at ZHAW" website. Here are the main points:
Prof. Dr. Habil Andri Gerber
Co-Head Institute of Structural Design
Irina Keiser
Recruiting Manager
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