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The Chair of Sustainable Construction at ETH Zurich is dedicated to grounding sustainability in the built environment disciplines. The group focuses on identifying parameters that influence the environmental impacts of buildings and implementing regenerative practices through innovative strategies. The position starts in September 2026 or upon agreement and involves interdisciplinary work drawing on LCA, urban metabolism, and material science. The team delivers experimental workshops for students and professionals to raise awareness and train them in the use of regenerative materials.

Tasks

  • Design, coordinate, and deliver experimental learning formats (2h, half-day, full-day, one-week) that translate materials science into architectural and engineering practice.
  • Develop a coherent pedagogy grounded in learning by doing and iterative experimentation.
  • Implement the "matter before material" approach through intuitive, counter-intuitive, and phenomenological experiments.
  • Facilitate multisensory exercises to foster intuitive understanding.
  • Use tools that reveal micro-to-macro behaviour (time-lapse, polarized light, macro imagery) to connect microstructure, material performance, and structural/architectural form.
  • Lead transdisciplinary interventions based on role play and design thinking.
  • Co-create and run workshops on earth/clay, mineral binders, fibres, and more, including preparation of materials, safe lab protocols, and logistics (space, tools, transport).
  • Build and maintain a digital and physical library of teaching resources: experiment sheets, step-by-step explanations, and open educational modules.
  • Support ETH staff, teaching assistants, and external partners to adopt and adapt the pedagogy; promote scalability and reproducibility (train-the-trainer).
  • Connect workshop insights with ongoing chair projects on mix design, characterization, and process optimization.
  • Develop coherent teaching input for material development adapted to local resources and specific audiences (engineer, architect, construction company).

Requirements

  • Passion for regenerative construction and the future of the built environment; enthusiasm for hands-on making.
  • Interest in local resources, vernacular techniques, and contemporary reinterpretations that align with scale up, circular and low-carbon construction.
  • Academic or professional background in one or more of: architecture, civil/material engineering, materials science, environmental design, design education, or a related field.
  • Master or PhD degree is valued.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering experimental higher education or professional training.
  • Experience in workshop facilitation with strong group dynamics and safety culture.
  • Experience in material characterization and formulation (preferably earth/clay and biobased materials), or the ability to learn quickly and collaborate closely with researchers.
  • Ability to create engaging learning media (protocols, visuals, short videos, time-lapse, documentation).
  • Pedagogical competencies: comfort with design thinking approach; openness to counter-intuitive experiments as catalysts for understanding.
  • Excellent communication skills (English required; German and/or French are a plus).
  • Strong organizational skills: planning, logistics, supplier liaison, scheduling, and inventory.
  • Team mindset, empathy, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Driving licence (for local transport of materials and equipment).

Benefits

  • A welcoming, interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and scientists.
  • The opportunity to shape a flagship, hands-on education module at the intersection of material science, design, and sustainability.
  • Access to labs, workshops, and prototyping spaces to develop and test innovative teaching experiments.
  • A culture of trust, kindness, and co-creation; support for professional development.
  • Employment conditions in accordance with ETH Zurich guidelines.
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Die ETH Zürich ist eine technisch-naturwissenschaftliche Hochschule des Bundes mit Sitz in Zürich. Wir betreiben Lehre, Forschung und Wissenstransfer in Bereichen wie Ingenieurwissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften, Architektur, Mathematik, Informatik, Management sowie Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften. Unsere Ausbildung umfasst Bachelor-, Master-, Doktorats- und Weiterbildungsangebote und ist eng mit internationaler Spitzenforschung verbunden. Als Teil des ETH-Bereichs entwickeln wir wissenschaftliche Grundlagen, Technologien und Lösungen für Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und globale Herausforderungen.
Das Team

The team consists of architects, engineers, and scientists working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment that values trust, kindness, and co-creation.

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