Coordinator: Research & Industry Integration (m/w/d)

Coordinator: Research & Industry Integration (m/w/d) # 80%-100%, Zürich, befristet #### print Drucken  The ETH Zürich is launching a pioneering research project with direct reference to construction practice with the «Living Lab HIL». The HIL building on the Hönggerberg campus will become a real laboratory. The building in need of renovation will be renovated and expanded. In the coming years, professorships from the departments of Architecture (D-ARCH) and Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) will research and plan the renovation of the HIL building in the sense of circular construction. The goal is to further develop sustainable design and construction in existing buildings and to apply it exemplarily to a real planning and construction project. The project is coordinated and developed by the Living Lab HIL project team. To scientifically accompany the Living Lab HIL project, we are looking for a research-experienced person with expertise in the fields of architecture, sustainability, and digitalization. In this function, you will accompany both project collaborations («Input Projects») with participating professorships and diverse research focuses as well as the overall project on a scientific level. Your goal is to transfer current research findings effectively into practice. Additionally, you will be responsible for collaborations with industry partners and ETH spin-offs. In addition to project communication, you will coordinate scientific publications and thus make a significant contribution to the academic visibility of the Living Lab HIL. Job description ## • Research collaboration: Content-related and organizational support of scientific collaborations («Input Projects») in close coordination with the professorships • Industry collaboration: Strategic interface and coordination of cooperation with industry partners and ETH spin-offs • Funding partnerships: Active cooperation with the ETH Foundation to build funding partnerships for the acquisition of funding • Innovation transfer: Preparation and risk assessment of research results and industry collaborations for their integration into planning and implementation of the construction project across all project phases • Scientific publications: Coordination and content-related collaboration on collaborative scientific publications (papers, specialist articles, and research reports) • Coordination: Active internal coordination with the management of «Input Projects» Profile ## • Education: Successfully completed doctorate (Ph.D. / Dr. sc.) in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, sustainable building development, or a related discipline • Research record: Proven publication record (peer-reviewed) and experience in writing scientific texts at an international level • Profile: Strong connection to both architectural/construction practice and the transfer and scale-up from academic research • Network competence: Experience in cooperation with industry partners and third-party funders is an advantage; pronounced skill in interface management • Soft skills: Independent, scientifically precise way of working, high moderation and communication skills in dealing with professorships and business representatives • Languages: Negotiation-secure, publication-ready English and very good German skills Workplace ## Workplace ## We offer ## • Varied project work at the interface of architecture, research, and practice • Your workplace is in the new project office in the HIL building on the ETH campus Hönggerberg • Your position is assigned to the Living Lab HIL project team in the Department of Architecture • We offer attractive working conditions in a dynamic and innovative international environment • You work independently and in constant collegial exchange with our team and a variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders chevron\_right Working, teaching, and researching at ETH Zürich Diversity and sustainability are important to us ## In line with our values, ETH Zürich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, appreciate diversity, and maintain a work and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our website for equal opportunities and diversity, you can find out how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a central value for us - we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? So are we. ## We look forward to your online application with the following documents: • Letter of motivation • Curriculum vitae • Work certificates and qualifications Further information about the Living Lab HIL project can be found on our website. For information, Mrs. Sarah Schneider, sarah.schneider@arch.ethz.ch (no application documents), is available. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by email and post will not be considered. We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. About ETH Zürich ## ETH Zürich is one of the best technical and scientific universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering basic research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. In the heart of Europe and globally networked, we develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow together.