PhD position in biomineralization of digitally fabricated granular materials

Mission

We are offering a challenging position as a full-time (100%) PhD Student in the Laloui Group at EPFL inLausanne.

The group brings expertise in geomaterials and their mechanical behaviour to research at theinterface of material science and engineering applications.

You will work on the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)-funded project “DFabuLis: Digital FabricationUsing Living Systems”, conducted in collaboration between Dr.

Dimitrios Terzis, Senior Scientist in the LalouiGroup at EPFL, and co-PI Prof.

Benjamin Dillenburger of the Chair of Digital Building Technologies at ETHZurich.

The project investigates how biologically driven mineralization can transform demolition and excavationmaterials into materials suitable for digital fabrication under ambient conditions.

Digital fabrication methods, including extrusion 3D printing and robotic spraying, offer opportunities to controlmaterial placement and curing, create complex geometries and reduce material consumption.

Integratingbiomineralization into pumpable, extrudable and sprayable granular materials remains largely unexplored.

ThisPhD will investigate the coupled biogeochemical, rheological and mechanical mechanisms governing particledeposition, mineral precipitation and hardening.

Main duties and responsibilities

As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:

More specifically, within this project, you will:

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We offer

At EPFL, we believe that people achieve great results when they feel supported, respected and enabled tosucceed.

By joining our community, you will help shape the future of society through education, research andinnovation.

We offer an inspiring, international and collaborative environment where your work has real impact and your ideas are valued.

Combined with flexible ways of working and attractive employment conditions, weaim to create an environment where everyone can contribute, grow and make a difference.

Beyond work, our campuses host a vibrant community and unique environment, enriched by initiativespromoting equality, inclusion, diversity, well-being and sustainability as well as an engaging program ofcultural, sports and community activities throughout the year.

Read about our employment conditions and employee benefits.

Informations

The selection process involves multiple stages, and short-listed candidates will be requested to apply to aspecific EPFL Doctoral Program to qualify for a PhD at EPFL, (EDME doctoral program).

Please check this page for additional information on admission.

Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.

Your application should contain:

At EPFL, we believe that people achieve great results when they feel supported, respected and enabledto succeed. By joining our community, you will help shape the future of society through education,research and innovation.

We offer an inspiring, international and collaborative environment where your work has real impact andyour ideas are valued.

Combined with flexible ways of working and attractive employment conditions, weaim to create an environment where everyone can contribute, grow and make a difference.

Beyond work, our campuses host a vibrant community and unique environment, enriched by initiatives promoting equality, inclusion, diversity, well-being and sustainability as well as an engaging program ofcultural, sports and community activities throughout the year.

This project brings together complementary expertise at EPFL and ETH Zurich, connecting fundamental investigations of geochemical and mechanical processes with advanced fabrication and robotic construction technologies.

Read about our employment conditions and employee benefits.

Contract Start Date: March 1, 2027

Activity Rate: 100.00

Contract Type: PhD Student

Duration: 1 year renewable

Reference: 2538

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