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ETH Zurich, Switzerland invites online Application for various Postdoctoral Fellowship in their different Departments. We are providing a list of Postdoc Fellowship positions available at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.

Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.

 

(01) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title:  Postdoc in Biogeochemical Modelling

We are seeking a postdoc in biogeochemical modelling to work on the SNF-funded N2O-SSA project:

Combining measurements, modelling and machine learning to improve N2O accounting for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa

The postdoc would be based at ETHZ’s Swiss Data Science Centre, however the primary workplace will the University of Bern.

The postdoc also will collaborate closely with other groups, in particular the Sustainable Agroecosystems Group at ETHZ and as well as the University of Eldoret, Kenya.

Deadline :  August 20, 2024

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(02) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc summary/title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Robot Shared Control for Autonomous Navigation

As the team lead for this exciting project, you will have the opportunity to work with a group of researchers to investigate the most efficient methods for sensor data fusion, training new algorithms for improving state-of-the-art scene understanding and tracking for accurate navigation in complex scenarios.

You will investigate scene understanding for shared control navigation with a novel personal mobility device developed specifically for close interaction with pedestrians and narrow spaces. Advanced scene understanding from onboard sensing should allow real-time evaluation of the environment for shared control with dynamic obstacle avoidance and planning.

If you are a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(03) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Generative AI for Mechanism Design

This postdoctoral position would focus on studying shape parametrization, learning gait optimization functions for mechanism design and using different machine learning embeddings (such as GANS, VAEs, and Diffusion Models) for developing a new full pipeline in design. 

If you are a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you.

In general, postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich have a full-time employment. A part-time employment may only be considered in exceptional cases (e.g. child- or familycare, other projects or employment).

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(04) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: PostDoc in physics-constrained deep learning for land surface modelling

The position is available as of July 1, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The appointment is limited to 2 years. The working place will at MeteoSwiss (Zurich airport, easily accessible by public transport). The position will remain open until filled. 

In general, postdoctoral lresearchers at ETH Zurich have a full-time employment. A part-time employment may only be considered in exceptional cases (e.g. child- or familycare, other projects or employment).

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(05) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position: Towards a chemical industry within the planetary boundaries

We are looking for a proactive and motivated candidate who meets the requirements for a position at ETH Zurich and has a doctoral degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, or energy science & technology from a recognized university. Ideally, you already have strong experience in life cycle assessment, alternative carbon source technologies, process design and programming. You are highly motivated to learn and apply modern simulation and optimization techniques and work in a dynamic environment with other doctoral students and postdocs. The ability to work independently and excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken) complete your profile.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(06) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Drug Resistance Evolution

The candidate is able to work independently as well as part of a small team, has strong self‑motivation and is able to develop new skills to explore new topics. The project requires the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment, and excellent communication and data analysis skills. The working language is English. 

Strong candidates have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Computational Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field. A strong background in evolutionary population genetics, with expertise in mathematical model-ling and simulation, is valuable. Prior experience in integrating diverse datasets and developing com-putational tools for data analysis and Interest in designing and implementing databases is a strong plus. Strong candidates have a track record of productivity demonstrated by publications in reputable scientific journals. 

Deadline : 1 July 2024 

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(07) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral / Reservoir Engineer position: THM-coupled reservoir modeling

We seek a highly motivated and self-organized individual with a PhD or equivalent industry experience in the topic of Geoscience, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field, with a proven track record in modeling THM-coupled processes. Successful candidates will have:

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of 3D reservoir simulations on multiphase non-isothermal and mechanical processes, ideally in the domain of CCS, geothermal energy or petroleum engineering
  • Proficiency in reservoir simulation tools (commercial e.g. CMG GEM or open source such as OPM, MOOSE or equivalent)
  • Exposure to field piloting, surveillance planning and/or field development planning is a plus
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, with exposure to geology, geomechanics, petrophysics, geophysics, production chemistry, production technology, well engineering, process engineering and economics
  • Understanding of methodologies to assess and quantify subsurface uncertainty
  • Experience in data analytics and visualization (e.g., Python or equivalent)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(08) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position in the development of in vitro models of the BBB to investigate the efficacy of innovative biotherapeutics against CNS diseases

In this project, we aim at exploring how in vitro models can be leveraged to improve preclinical drug selection, in particular for gene therapy development. Building on the group expertise in blood-brain-barrier platforms, the postdoc will develop new in vitro models of the human and mouse blood-brain-barrier and benchmark the in vitro models for preclinical and clinical investigations. After validation of the models, the postdoc will work in close collaboration with researchers at Novartis AG to test whether the developed models can be used to expedite the selection of candidate therapeutics, in particular for gene therapy.

Deadline :  August 15th 2024

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(09) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position in in vitro kidney model development

The postdoc will develop new cell-culture platforms and tisssue models intended to mimic the kidney microenvironment. He will use these platforms to culture stem-cell-derived renal cells to realize a renal tubular unit. The postdoc will then focus on the functional characterization of the tubular unit to confirm that the developed model faithfully recapitulates the tissue of interest. In this endavor, the researcher will work in close collaborations with engineers and biologists at ETH Zurich and Novartis AG.

Deadline : August 15th 2024

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(10) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position in linguistic anthropology — Amazonian languages/cultures

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with experience in Amazonian languages to join the QUANTA team based at ETH Zürich and led by PI Rafael Núñez. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact closely with the other three QUANTA teams based at University of Bergen, Norway (headquarters; PI Andrea Bender), Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany (PI Russell Gray), and University of Bordeaux-CNRS, France (PI Francesco d’Errico).

Deadline : August 15, 2024

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(11) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position in Practical Philosophy

You have an excellent master’s degree and an outstanding doctorate in philosophy or a related discipline.

We are looking for highly motivated, committed, and creative individuals, able to work in a team and with excellent communication skills. Working in a top-level research environment, the candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop her/his research abilities.

Deadline :  July 31, 2024

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(12) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position in linguistic anthropology — Aboriginal Australian languages/cultures

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with experience in Aboriginal Australian languages/cultures to join the QUANTA team based at ETH Zürich and led by PI Rafael Núñez. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact closely with the other three QUANTA teams based at University of Bergen, Norway (headquarters; PI Andrea Bender), Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany (PI Russell Gray), and University of Bordeaux-CNRS, France (PI Francesco d’Errico).

Deadline : August 15, 2024

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(13) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral position on the control of hydrogen/air flames with plasma

You are expected to have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering with excellent track records in experimental combustion and an experience with plasma-assisted combustion.

We are looking for highly motivated, committed, and creative individuals, able to work in a team and with excellent communication skills. Working in a top-level research environment with advanced laboratory infrastructure, you will have a unique opportunity to develop your research abilities.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(14) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral position for research in functional materials for sensing technology in e-textiles

Do you have expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, polymer science, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry or related disciplines? Do you have experience with functional polymer synthesis, material fabrication techniques such as microfluidics or fibre manufacturing, composite fabrication, or other, related techniques? Are you an expert in new analytical techniques? Have you ever designed electronic textiles, strain/pressure sensors, polymer-based sensors, or other miniaturized sensors? Are you interested in biosensors and wearable for developing innovative wearable technologies for sport and health applications? If yes, then please apply!

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(15) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Positions in Climate Modeling and Data Science

The applicants are expected to contribute to one or more of the respective topics and to take leadership in one of the research fields noted, including the supervision of students. The positions are for two years initially and can be extended subject to performance and availability of funding. The starting date is as soon as possible but can be negotiated.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(16) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position in experimentally guided computational neuroscience

Your task at LBB will be

  • to build realistic in silico models that faithfully represent in vitro networks of biological neurons
  • to validate these networks using microelectrode array data
  • to use the optimized models for suggesting new experiments
  • to identify digital biomarkers that can be used to classify disease models

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(17) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies

The projects will combine basic and translational research to develop novel synthetic biology-inspired principles. Rational programming the behavior of human cells will shape future biomedical applications. This may include the design of novel biosensors, gene switches and genetic closed-loop circuits, the synthesis of novel chemical structures to interface and actuate cellular activities or to design programmable cellular implantable devices.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(18) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Active Region Formation using Solar Orbiter and DKIST

The main duties are to undertake original research in the area of solar physics. Specifically, the topic is to study the evolution and infer properties of active regions, using data from the Solar Orbited and the new 4m telescope DKIST which had its first light at the end of 2019. It is expected that the postdoc will communicate the results through regular publications in high-impact journals and presentations at conferences. The postdoc will also actively collaborate within the PMOD/WRC and IRSOL groups, as well as with the Solar Orbiter and DKIST teams to prepare for new scientific opportunities and observing plans. This appointment will be joint with ETHZ, IRSOL and PMOD/WRC. The work place is in Davos and/or Locarno and the position is for 1 year.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(19) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Researcher / Scientific Assistant in Life Cycle Assessment for Circular Engineering for Architecture

  • Conduct innovative research in the areas of urban planning, life cycle assessment, and circularity measurement within the built environment
  • Develop and implement tools and methodologies to assess and enhance circularity in urban planning and architectural design
  • Manage and coordinate activities related to Horizon Europe grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with EU regulations
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ETH Zurich and with international partners to advance project goals
  • Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present at international conferences
  • Contribute to the mentoring and supervision of PhD students and technical staff within the lab
  • Assist in proposal writing and securing additional funding for future research initiatives

Deadline : 15 July 2024

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(20) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral researcher in traffic control for smart cities

In the framework of the NCCR Automation, we are seeking a driven postdoctoral candidate to explore the intricacies of traffic control management in contemporary urban environments. The emergence of new transportation modes like car sharing and electric vehicles, alongside the increasingly interconnected transportation network motivate our research. Our objective is to devise innovative interventions, blending soft policies to influence commuters’ behavior and algorithmic solutions for optimal network operation. Our approach is based on a combination of game theoretic and data-driven control schemes. Challenges abound, from modelling human responses and integrating them into our algorithms to efficiently managing large-scale systems in various network conditions and disruptions. As our research progresses, we envision the real-world deployment of our results together with our partners in cities and municipalities to enhance their traffic landscape and sustainably meet their current and future transportation needs.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(21) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral researcher positions in control for advanced manufacturing

You are highly motivated and dedicated with a doctoral degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering. You are experienced as a researcher with an active interest in manufacturing processes and in developing automation solutions to improve their efficiency and sustainability. Programming, modelling, and data analysis skills in Python and support you in contributing to our ongoing software development efforts. Your spoken and written English skills help you navigate our international environment.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(22) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral position – Environmental assessment of circular economy strategies in the Swiss building stock

The candidate will be the project coordinator for a running project about circularity in the building sector with a team of 15 researchers.

The candidate will co-supervise two doctoral students of the Ecological Systems Design Group and collaborate with them on the development of frameworks for assessing circular economy strategies. This will entail utilizing methodologies such as life cycle assessment (LCA), material flow analysis (MFA), and statistical analysis. 

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(23) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral researcher in ultrahigh-pressure mineral physics and geophysics at ETH Zurich

The project will involve high-pressure and high temperature experimental work using a laser-heated or externally-heated diamond anvil cell combined with various laser spectroscopic methods (Raman, Brillouin scattering) and synchrotron X-rays to determine the physical properties of deep planetary materials.

The successful candidate is expected to perform high-pressure and high-temperature experimental research in collaboration with group members, to teach, and to undertake infrastructural tasks. 

The position will be based at the Institute of Geochemistry and Petrology, ETH Zurich (Prof. Motohiko Murakami).

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(24) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position – Protein Structural Bioinformatics

Applicants with a background in structural bioinformatics are invited to develop research projects that will contribute to a better understanding of protein structure on a large scale. Areas of interest in the lab include: structural models of whole cell interactions networks and large protein complex assemblies; structural consequences of protein variants; protein binding pocket predictions, pocket similarity metrics and pocket-ligand binding; evolution of protein structures function and interactions in large scale; protein design as modulators of cell function or therapeutic agents.

Deadline :  21st July 2024

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(25) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoc position on ultra-long read sequencing for animal epigenomics, transcriptomics, and genomics

We are looking for a researcher that is eager to

  • develop and implement own research ideas
  • contribute to cutting-edge research projects
  • support ongoing projects of doctoral students

You are responsible to develop protocols and workflows to collect (ultra) long sequencing data from tissue and blood samples. You will be responsible to interact with our sequencing facility to ensure the protocols are robust and sequencing yields are stable. You’ll be able to acces ONT and PacBio technologies to generate data. You will be responsible for the bioinformatic analysis of the generated data.

You are encouraged to make use of the wealth of (epi-)genomic and transcriptomic data we have accumulated over the past years to develop and execute your research ideas. Close interaction with other group members, contributing to other ongoing research projects, and establishing novel collaborations with other scientists are encouraged. Ideally, you will pursue research interests that complement our ongoing efforts.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(26) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral position – Energy Systems Modelling and Optimization

We are looking for highly motivated and self-organized individual with a PhD in engineering or in a quantitative discipline (such as applied physics, mathematics, or economics) from an internationally recognized university and an excellent academic track record. Successful candidates have (1) a background in energy system optimization, quantitative modeling, and programming (e.g., Matlab, Python, Julia, GAMS) with a focus on multi-energy systems, sector-coupled energy systems, energy networks, and/or transition pathway models, and (2) a demonstrated knowledge of mixed-integer linear programming solvers (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi, MOSEK) and of modeling environments (e.g., Yalmip, Pyomo, CVX, CVXPY). Knowledge of uncertainty quantification is a plus.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(27) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoktorand:in im Bereich Risikokommunikation (m/w/d)

Dich begeistert sozialwissenschaftliche Forschung an der Schnittstelle zur Praxis. Du wirst eigene Untersuchungen planen und durchführen, deren Ergebnisse du in wissenschaftlichen Zeitschriften publizierst und an Fachkongressen vorstellst. Du wirst zudem beratend in verschiedenen Projekten mitwirken, Doktorats- und Masterarbeiten begleiten, sowie das Projektmanagement unterstützen.

In GeoHEAT wirst du untersuchen, wie sich Unsicherheiten im Kontext von Geothermieprojekten verständlich vermitteln lassen und Entscheide beeinflussen. Zudem wirst du ermitteln, wie sich neue geophysikalische Erkundungsmethoden (z. B. mittels virtual reality) auf das Verständnis und die Akzeptanz von Geothermieprojekten auswirken.

In deiner Rolle bei Seismo@School wirst du gemeinsam mit Expert:innen des SED Unterrichtsmaterialien zum Thema Erdbeben für Kantonsschulen entwickeln, wo sie getestet werden. Du pflegst zudem den Kontakt mit den Schulen, die mit Unterstützung des Projekts einen Erdbebensensor (RaspberryShake) installiert haben.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(28) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Position at the Chair of Circular Engineering for Architecture

  • Development of theoretical concepts for tools leveraging digital technologies for circular construction, facilitating circular processes along the value chain (identification and categorization of reusable materials, design with reused elements, etc.) in the construction sector
  • Exploration of implementation possibilities for automated workflows and digital technologies in new and existing construction projects
  • Use immersive technologies to enhance construction processes and training
  • Active participation in research activities, including publishing scientific papers and presenting findings at conferences and workshops
  • Supervision of Master, and/or Bachelor students, as well as teaching

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(29) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Post-Doctoral Researcher / Senior Assistant in Energy Systems Analysis

The Post-Doctoral Researcher’s / Senior Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to co-manage the group alongside the Chair holder. This means carrying out world-class research broadly within the Chair’s domain of interest and publishing in the top-tier international venues. As part of this responsibility, the postdoctoral researcher will co-supervise and work closely with PhD students, undergraduate and masters students within the Chair. Opportunities for external collaboration with both academic and industry partners at other institutions will be plentiful, and promising collaborations with top external colleagues will be encouraged.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(30) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Microscale Robots

You will be responsible for creating novel microscale robots incorporating nanomagnets that can be actuated in a magnetic field. The microscale robots will be fabricated using cleanroom processes and their behaviour will be tracked with a dedicated optical microscope. Furthermore, you will develop new methods to control the motion of the robots in different environments and demonstrate different applications. The aim will be to cross frontiers in materials science, mechanical engineering, and nanotechonology.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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About ETH Zurich, Switzerland- Official Website

ETH Zürich is a public research university in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. Founded by the Swiss Federal Government in 1854 with the stated mission to educate engineers and scientists, the school focuses exclusively on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Like its sister institution EPFL, it is part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain, part of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.

In the 2021 edition of QS World University Rankings, ETH Zurich was ranked 6th in the world, placing it as the second-best European university after the University of Oxford. In the 2020 QS World University Rankings by subject, it ranked 4th in the world for engineering and technology (2nd in Europe) and 1st for earth & marine science. Also, ETH was rated 8th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2020.

The university is an attractive destination for international students thanks to low tuition fees of 809 CHF per semester, PhD and graduate salaries that are amongst the world’s highest, and a world-class reputation in academia and industry. There are currently 22,200 students from over 120 countries, of which 4,180 are pursuing doctoral degrees.

As of November 2019, 21 Nobel laureates, 2 Fields Medalists, 2 Pritzker Prize winners, and 1 Turing Award winner have been affiliated with the Institute, including Albert Einstein. Other notable alumni include John von Neumann and Santiago Calatrava. It is a founding member of the IDEA League and the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and a member of the CESAER network.

 

 

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