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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Structural Engineering in Switzerland
Postdoc Positions in structural engineering in switzerland
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open postdoc positions in structural engineering in Switzerland include ETH Zurich and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 week ago
ETH Zurich is advertising three postdoctoral positions in Circular Engineering for Architecture at the Chair of Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA), led by Prof. Dr. Catherine De Wolf in the Institute of Construction and Infrastructure Management (IBI), Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG). The research theme is digitalization towards a circular built environment , combining circular economy principles with digital innovation in construction. The three pos...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Materials Science
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1 week ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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4 weeks ago
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Advanced Flexure-Mechanism Design at the Micromechanical and Horological Design Laboratory (INSTANT-LAB) . The project focuses on flexure-based mechanisms , compliant mechanisms , structural mechanics , mechanical design , and precision engineering . The successful candidate will develop a new design and modelling framework for flexure mechanisms that balances multiple performance criteria w...
Structural Engineering
Microengineering
Gear Design
+1 more
4 weeks ago
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University of Geneva
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD or postdoc opportunity at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in the Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (Gabelica group) and the Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The project focuses on ion mobility-mass spectrometry and ion spectroscopy for chirality measurements, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, spectroscopy, and instrument-based research. Eligibility: PhD applicants should hold a Master'...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Laser Physics
+3 more
3 weeks ago
Valerie Gabelica
University of Geneva
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
The Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at the University of Geneva is recruiting for a project on the structural mass spectrometry of oligonucleotides and their therapeutic applications. The position is primarily advertised as a PhD opening, but exceptional postdoctoral candidates will also be considered. The research will focus on developing and applying advanced mass spectrometry methods to investigate oligonucleotide structure, higher-order structures, folding, chemica...
Chemistry
Biophysics
Biology
+4 more
3 weeks ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Closing soon
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
Closing soon
EPFL’s HERUS Lab in Lausanne, Switzerland is recruiting a PhD researcher for a project on urban provisioning systems, sufficiency behaviour, and well-being . The research examines how urban planning and provisioning systems can reduce resource use and carbon emissions while improving well-being. Methods mentioned include surveys, interviews, choice experiments, spatial analysis, synthetic household populations, resource demand analysis, and urban material/energy flows . Relevant study areas incl...
Environmental Science
Sociology
Geography
+7 more
2 weeks ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Lecturer
Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften School of Engineering
Switzerland
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Geomechanics
Geostatistic
Building Science
Professor at University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI
university of applied sciences of southern switzerland (supsi)
Switzerland
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Materials Chemistry
Fracture Mechanics
Thermomechanical Processing
Steel Structure
Professor and Chair of Geotechnical Engineering
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Earthquake Engineering
Geomechanics
Civil Engineering
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Professor at ETH Zürich
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Civil Engineering
Composites Engineering
Professor
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Civil Engineering
Building Science
adj. Professor
EPFL
Switzerland
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Adhesive Bonding
Composites Engineering
Applied Mechanics
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