Assistant with Master's degree in the Building Systems Sector

Lugano, Switzerland

2026-03-31 (Europe/Zurich)

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SUPSI / 26_1001

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) is advertising a position for an Assistant with Master's Degree in the “Building Systems Sector” at the Department of Environment, Construction and Design (DACD) based in Mendrisio, for the Institute for Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment (ISAAC). Full-time position.

Duties

• Active participation in ongoing research projects, with specific responsibility for the generation, validation, and advanced management of energy datasets.
• Development and implementation of building energy models and execution of dynamic simulations; management, post-processing, and critical analysis of data from on-site monitoring campaigns.
• Application of statistical methods for the descriptive analysis of consumption data and the interpretation of the energy performance of the built heritage.
• Targeted collaboration and support in the context of service activities, external mandates, and continuing education initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of building physics principles (applied thermodynamics).
• Experience in energy simulation (building modeling and analysis).
• Excellent skills in data pre-processing and analysis, including the application of statistical methods for pattern identification.
• Specific IT skills: Energy simulation software (EnergyPlus required) and programming languages (Python).
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and interest in applied research.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian (spoken and written).
• Good knowledge of English (spoken and written). Knowledge of a second national language is an advantage.

We offer

• A three-year fixed-term contract.
• An interdisciplinary work environment in direct contact with companies and professionals in the sector.
• Opportunity to participate in research projects and international conferences.
• Opportunity for professional development.

Application information

Additional information can be requested to Prof. Francesco Frontini, Director of ISAAC. Only applications submitted by March 31, 2026, using the dedicated application form will be considered. Incomplete applications, applications sent to other addresses, or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Job details

Title
Assistant with Master's degree in the Building Systems Sector

Employer
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI

Location
Via Cantonale 2C Lugano, Switzerland

Published
2026-02-02

Application deadline
2026-03-31 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Job type
Research assistant

Field
Energy Technology, Environmental Engineering, Programming Languages, Structural Engineering, Systems Engineering,
Applied Physics,
Thermodynamics,
Analysis,
Statistics