Postdoc for Robotic Fabrication in Construction (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H, in the Department of Archi[...]

TN Germany; Kassel; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative university is seeking a motivated Postdoc to advance sustainable digitalization in architecture through bio-fabrication. This position focuses on developing large-scale bio-fabrication processes, integrating material science, computation, and digital fabrication. The role offers a stimulating research environment, opportunities for collaboration with leading experts, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options. If you are passionate about robotics and digital fabrication and want to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Pension

Family Support

Bonuses

Health Activities

Professional Development Opportunities

Good Public Transport Connections

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Architecture or Engineering with a focus on digital fabrication.
• Experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and research in biofabrication.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate on research and teaching related to computational design.
• Develop sustainable digital fabrication strategies and robotic biofabrication infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Computational Design

Digital Fabrication

Robotics

Biofabrication

Scripting/Programming (Python, C#)

Ausbildung

PhD in Architecture, Engineering, or related fields

Master’s or Diploma in architecture, design, or engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoc for Robotic Fabrication in Construction (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H, in the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Planning, Experimental and Digital Design and Construction, Kassel

The University of Kassel, with approximately 22,000 students, is a modern and expanding university covering a broad spectrum of natural, applied, cultural, and social sciences.

Within the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Planning, Experimental and Digital Design and Construction (Prof. Philipp Eversmann), a position is available as soon as possible:

Position Details:

• Title: Postdoc for Robotic Fabrication in Construction (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H
• Type: Fixed-term, full-time (currently 40 hours/week)
• Application deadline: 19.07.2024
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duration: Initially three years, with potential extension based on performance and funding

This role is part of the Volkswagen Foundation's momentum project "Robotic BioConstruction - towards Large-scale Circular Fabrication Processes with Biomaterials in Architecture" (WissZeitVG).

We seek a motivated Postdoc to advance sustainable digitalization in architecture and construction via bio-fabrication. The role involves developing large-scale bio-fabrication processes, integrating material science, computation, and digital fabrication with biomaterials.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Architecture, Engineering, or related fields, with a focus on digital fabrication, robotics, or bio-based materials. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing robotic biofabrication infrastructure, exploring bio-materials, reusing waste, and designing modular hardware and software for design and fabrication.

Essential skills include expertise in computational design, digital fabrication, robotics, and biofabrication. The candidate will design experiments, develop prototypes, and analyze data using simulation and machine learning. Good command of English is required; German skills are advantageous.

We offer a stimulating research environment with advanced facilities, opportunities for collaboration with leading experts, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options.

Research Focus:

The department emphasizes computational design and fabrication, integrating construction, engineering, and design disciplines. Robotics is a key tool for developing innovative digital building processes.

Tasks:

• Research and teaching collaboration on the project
• Participation in research projects related to computational design, robotics, material development, and biofabrication
• Development of sustainable digital fabrication strategies

Requirements:

• Master’s or Diploma in architecture, design, or engineering with research experience in digital fabrication, robotics, or biofabrication
• Proficiency in English or German
• Interest in interdisciplinary teamwork

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of scripting/programming (Python, C#)
• Experience with robotic/digital fabrication
• Independent work style
• Organizational and teamwork skills

Our Offer:

• Engaging tasks within a modern, ambitious university
• Interdisciplinary team with a collegial atmosphere
• Opportunities for professional development
• Good public transport connections and other benefits such as pension, family support, bonuses, health activities, and more

Applications can be sent digitally or in paper form to the University of Kassel's President. The university promotes equal opportunities and family friendliness, encouraging applications from women and persons with disabilities.