hero

Transform your impact at one of these organizations

Student Research Assistant - Scientific Machine Learning for Engineering Systems

Immigration Policy Lab

Immigration Policy Lab

Software Engineering, Data Science
Zurich, Switzerland
Posted on Feb 14, 2026

Student Research Assistant - Scientific Machine Learning for Engineering Systems

10%-30%, Zurich, fixed-term

We are looking for motivated student research assistants to join our project Adaptive Physics-Informed Neural Operators with Reduced-Order Modeling for Complex Dynamical Systems. Funded through an ETH Zurich Career Seed Award, this project aims to develop scientific machine learning frameworks that integrate physics-based modeling with neural network architectures. The goal is to build efficient and robust computational tools for analyzing complex engineering systems. Applications include structural dynamics and other dynamical systems relevant to real-world engineering challenges. The work is conducted at the interface of mechanics, artificial intelligence, and computational science. The developed methods will be validated on benchmark problems and real-world data and disseminated through open-source code and scientific publications.

Start: As soon as possible (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Duration: 6 months (extendable)

Job description

  • Apply computational and machine learning approaches to model engineering systems
  • Perform simulations and validate models on benchmark and experimental data
  • Improve and extend methodologies based on numerical and experimental findings
  • Contribute to research software development and documentation

Profile

  • Master’s student at ETH Zurich (Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines)
  • Good programming skills (Python, MATLAB)
  • Interest in machine learning (ML) and structural mechanics
  • Motivation to work on interdisciplinary research problems
  • Independent and structured working style

Workplace

Workplace




We offer

  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at ETH Zurich
  • A collaborative and supportive research environment
  • Flexible working hours compatible with your academic schedule
  • Standard ETH student research assistant salary
Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity and sustainability

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. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

  • A short motivation letter (max. 1 page)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Further information about the Structural Mechanics and Monitoring group can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Rui Zhang (rui.zhang@ibk.baug.ethz.ch).

About ETH Zürich

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.