PhD Researcher in Identification for Circular Construction

at  ETH Zrich

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct research on digital inventory methods for building stock in circular construction, focusing on methods to capture relevant parameters to assess buildings condition, safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement digital solutions for large-scale reuse of building materials.
• Use surveying, reality capture (photogrammetry, LiDAR, etc.), computer vision, and machine learning techniques to identify and catalog building components during demolition processes.
• Analyze data collected from construction sites to predict material reuse potential, optimize reuse strategies and minimize waste.
• Contribute to the development of scientific publications based on research findings and participate in conferences and site visits.
• Work closely with industry partners and stakeholders to ensure the practical application of research outcomes in real-world construction projects.

• Cover letter (max 1 page)
• CV including a list of publications
• A short position paper to show how you will address the topic (max 800 words, excluding bibliography) in PDF format
• Academic transcripts/list of courses completed or ongoing, including grades and ranking in PDF format (please upload a single PDF)
• Name, phone number, and email address of 3 referees in PDF
• A vimeo or youtube link to a 3-minute video explaining how you would address research on digital technologies for circular construction (please upload a PDF with the link written in full