PhD in Reversible Assemblies for Sustainable Construction at EPFL École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland

EPFL is advertising a PhD opening in Reversible Assemblies for Sustainable Construction at the MATR - Materials in Transition Lab, based at EPFL Fribourg Smart Living Lab.

The project is centered on materials science, civil engineering, and sustainable construction, with a strong focus on reversible assemblies, multi-lifecycle design, and the development of practical, scalable methods for how building elements are designed, assembled, and reused.

The position is announced by Rebecca Hartwell, Assistant Professor at EPFL, who is establishing a new materials research laboratory at EPFL. This is a research-oriented doctoral opportunity for candidates interested in construction materials, reuse-oriented design, and transition-focused building systems.

No detailed eligibility criteria are included in the post excerpt beyond the PhD research topic. Funding, stipend, and tuition information are not specified in the provided text.

Application deadline: 26 May 2026.

How to apply: Use the EPFL careers link provided in the post and follow the application instructions on the job page. Review the full posting for complete requirements and submission steps.