PhD Position Focused on Stress-Testing Complex and Interconnected Infrastructure Systems
Date de publication :
30 mars 2025Taux d'activité :
100%- Lieu de travail :Zurich
Résumé de l'emploi
ETH Zurich recherche un doctorant sur le stress-testing d'infrastructures.
Tâches
- Analyser les systèmes d'infrastructure complexes et interconnectés.
- Développer des modèles pour évaluer leur résilience.
- Collaborer avec des organisations sur des études de cas.
Compétences
- Diplôme de Master en ingénierie ou domaine connexe requis.
- Connaissance en modélisation et simulations nécessaires.
- Maîtrise de l'anglais, allemand souhaité.
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PhD Position Focused on Stress-Testing Complex and Interconnected Infrastructure Systems
Published 13 March 2025 Workplace Zurich, Zurich region, Switzerland CategoryPedagogy
PhD Position Focused on Stress-Testing Complex and Interconnected Infrastructure Systems
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Chair of Infrastructure Management led by Professor Dr. Bryan T. Adey in the Institute of Construction and Infrastructure Management of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering has an opening for a doctoral student focused on the stress testing complex and interconnected infrastructure systems.
Project background
Complex and interconnected infrastructure systems, including transportation, water, electricity and gas ensure the functioning of society. Events that affect the functioning of these systems can have far-reaching consequences, which depend on how the events initially affect the physical infrastructure, how managers react to the events to stop cascading, and how they restore the functioning of the system(s) over time. An understanding of how complex and interconnected infrastructure systems are, is required if actions are to be taken to improve their resilience. This in turn requires the ability to model these complex systems and how they will react to potentially resilience improving actions. Although there have been many recent advances in this area for different types of infrastructure, significantly more is possible.
Job description
The goal of this doctorate is to improve the ability of infrastructure management organisations to conduct stress tests on complex infrastructure systems, taking into consideration the physical infrastructure network and its interconnectedness with other infrastructure networks, the environment in which it is embedded, and how this might change in the future, due to a changing climate, and the organisations responsible for providing service. The specific infrastructure system targeted will depend on numerous factors, including the interests of the candidate. The specific modelling techniques used will be the ones most suitable to the case study.
Profile
The successful candidate for this doctoral position will have a Master’s degree in civil engineering, systems engineering, spatial planning or a related field, and will have experience with one or more of the following: agent-based simulations, system dynamics, mathematical modelling, probability theory, risk assessment, R, python and GIS. Good knowledge of English is essential. Good knowledge of German is beneficial.
Workplace
We offer
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
Working, teaching and research at ETH ZurichWe value diversity
In line with our values , ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 15 April 2025, including the following documents:
- letter of interest including your ideas of possible work.
- a curriculum vitae (with list of publications and contact information of at least two referees).
- grades of all university courses taken as well as diplomas.
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via e-mail or postal services will not be considered.
Screening of applications starts on 16 April 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.
Start date: The preferred start date is 1 June 2025, although other dates are possible.
For further information about the position, please contact Ms. Nathalie Dietrich by e-mail: E-Mail schreiben and visit our website .
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ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
