Switzerland: Open PhD Positions in Engineering Design and Computing

Deadline: Untill posts are filledETH Zurich

• computational design synthesis of robots

• computational design methods for digital fabrication (e.g. 3D printing),

• structural design optimization methods for digital fabrication (e.g. 3D printing), and

• multi-objective and multi-disciplinary design optimization and exploration methods.

Position: The newly established Engineering Design and Computing Laboratory has several open PhD positions to work on cutting-edge research projects within the area of computer-aided and computational design and fabrication.

Specific PhD research topics include:

Research is applied across a range of application areas including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, medical devices, and robotics. The position also involves teaching in the areas of CAD, technical drawing, engineering design, computational design and fabrication.

Your profile: Are you creative and can work across disciplines? Are you interested in both engineering design and computing? Do you have a hands-on approach? We are looking for excellent applicants with a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or a related area of study, who are motivated to carry out internationally leading research. Knowledge in one or more of the following topics is an advantage: engineering design, product development, mechatronic design, robotic design, computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), computational design, computational optimization, digital fabrication, applied computing and applied artificial intelligence.

What we are offering: You will be part of a highly motivated, international team at one of the best universities in Europe. Besides working in our growing, ambitious team you will also have the chance to collaborate with students, other labs and industrial partners. Your ideas will help to actively shape our lab and strengthen our position within the international research community.

Since we are an international team, English is our main working language. Knowledge of German is an advantage but not a must. We especially encourage women to apply.

Further information: For further information please see our website: www.edac.ethz.ch or contact: info-edac@mavt.ethz.ch

Application: Please send applications including CV, university transcripts, and two references to: info-edac@mavt.ethz.ch