PhD position: Real Estate Valuation, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

PhD opportunity: Real Estate Valuation: Be part of the circular revolution to redefine the valuation of the built environment. Join the QuiVal PhD network as a fully funded PhD student whose goal is to develop a new approach to real estate valuation for a sustainable, low-carbon and circular future.

Promotion opportunity: Real estate valuation for the circular revolution

Designation:

PhD position in the field of reality capture for real estate valuation

Research area:

Digital extension of valuation – research into mechanisms that enable a paradigm shift in real estate valuation through the digital transformation of the built environment.

Location:

ETH Zurich, Switzerland, with opportunities for secondment to industrial and university partners.

Eligibility/Qualification:

• MSc degree in Computer science, digitalization, smart buildings, data science, architecture or relevant engineering sciences
• Good knowledge of English
• Strong IT knowledge, mixed research methods and good communication skills
• Background in digital technologies, reality capture, machine learning or computer vision
• Experience in data analysis, programming languages ​​(e.g. Python, R) and software tools used in construction research

Job description:

The PhD student will participate in a transdisciplinary PhD training program involving 8 universities and 14 industrial partners. The project focuses on exploring the role of new digital tools in buildings to support innovative real estate valuation methods. This includes defining relevant data for valuation methods, testing new digital technologies, and producing academic papers and a report accessible to real estate professionals.

How to apply:

Submit the following documents via the online application portal by September 30, 2024:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page)
• CV including publication list
• A short position paper on the topic (max. 800 words, without bibliography)
• Academic transcripts/list of completed or ongoing courses, including grades and ranking
• Name, telephone number and email address of 3 reference persons
• A link to a 3-minute video explaining how you would approach the research topic

Last application date:

30.09.2024

Don’t miss the chance to contribute to the circular revolution in real estate valuation. Apply now and become part of a cutting-edge research project at ETH Zurich with industry experts and leading academics.

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