Summary
The Chair of Infrastructure Management at ETH Zurich is offering a PhD position for research in transport infrastructure resilience as part of the EU Horizon project SHIFTIN. This project aims to develop climate-friendly transport infrastructure solutions by 2050.
PhD Scholarship in AI-Supported Resilience Assessment of Climate-Neutral Transport Infrastructure, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Designation
PhD Student in Transport Infrastructure Resilience
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area | AI-supported stress-testing and surrogate modelling for climate-resilient transport systems |
| Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Master’s degree in civil engineering, transport engineering, or related field – Strong programming and quantitative skills (preferably in Python) – Experience in machine learning, simulation, optimization, and data analysis – Excellent English proficiency (knowledge of German is a plus) |
| Job Description | – Develop AI-supported surrogate models and stress-testing frameworks – Link models with simulations – Assess infrastructure interdependencies – Contribute to cost-benefit analysis and decision-support tools – Integrate results with digital twin and monitoring data |
| How to Apply | Submit your application online including: – A letter of interest – A detailed CV – Transcripts of records – A copy of your Master’s thesis or writing sample (if available) |
| Last Date to Apply | Applications are accepted until the position is filled; screening starts on 1st August 2026. Preferred starting date is 1st November 2026, but other dates are negotiable. |
For inquiries, contact Ms. Nathalie Dietrich at dietrich@ibi.baug.ethz.ch. Please note that applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
