We are offering two challenging positions as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at ENAC at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland. Our Laboratory EESD is focused on investigating the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete and unreinforced masonry buildings. Our approaches include numerical and mechanical modeling, large-scale testing as well as data-driven methods. The PhD candidates will contribute to advancing the understanding of the seismic behavior of historic brick masonry building aggregates through a combination of large-scale experimental testing, field investigations, and numerical simulations. The research will focus on the behavior and interaction of buildings within masonry aggregates, supporting the development of innovative assessment approaches and resilient retrofit solutions for historic urban environments exposed to earthquake risk.
You will be working on the ZAGGREGATE project, a collaborative research initiative between EPFL, University of Zagreb, and other academic and professional partners. The project aims to improve the understanding, assessment and rehabilitation of historic masonry building aggregates in seismic regions. The successful candidates will join a team of researchers working at the interface of structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and heritage conservation, and will have opportunities for collaboration and research visits in Croatia.
