Research Associate: Postdoctoral Researcher - Institute for Computational Design and Construction

University of Stuttgart; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Stuttgart is inviting applications for postdoctoral researcher positions in advanced computational design and construction. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in architecture, engineering, or computer science and have significant research experience. The role involves leading research projects and contributing to innovative building demonstrators. Excellent English skills are required, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis with an initial deadline of October 15, 2025.

Leistungen

Collaboration with international research partners

Opportunity to instruct doctoral researchers and master students

Participation in innovative research environment

Qualifikationen

• Strong architectural, engineering or computer science doctoral degree required.
• Significant research experience in computational design or robotic fabrication.
• Motivated, team-oriented, and capable of independent work.

Aufgaben

• Lead research projects within the Cluster of Excellence.
• Contribute to the development of building demonstrators.
• Participate in the development of the fabrication lab.

Kenntnisse

Architectural, engineering or computer science doctoral degree

Experience in advanced computational design methods

Experience in cyber-physical robotic fabrication

Experience in digital timber construction

Team spirit and motivation

Excellent English language skills

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

MULTIPLE OPEN POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITIONS

CLUSTER OF EXCELLENCE INTCDC - INTEGRATIVE COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FOR ARCHITECTURE

The Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart is a leading research centre in the field of architecture, engineering and construction. IntCDC’s interdisciplinary team of over 175 scientists from the University of Stuttgart, the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and Bauhaus Earth researches the methodological foundations for the urgently needed, future-proof and climate-positive transformation of the way buildings are designed and constructed.

The Institute for Computational Design and Construction at the University of Stuttgart is now building its team for IntCDC’s next round of research projects and invites applications for multiple open positions.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE : POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (E13 / 14 TVL)

Areas

• Advanced computational design methods
• Cyber-physical robotic fabrication and construction
• Digital timber construction
• Fibre composites in architecture

Qualifications

We expect you to have :

• A strong architectural, engineering or computer science doctoral degree
• Significant experience and a strong track record of conducting research in one of the research areas outlined above
• A high level of motivation, team spirit and interest in interdisciplinary work
• A strong ability to work independently and take initiative in collaborative research
• Excellent English language skills are required

We offer you to

• Lead research projects and conduct postdoc-level research in the Cluster of Excellence in direct collaboration with our research partners in one of the research areas outlined above
• Contribute to the development of the Cluster’s various building demonstrators
• Optionally instruct doctoral researchers and master students in your research area as part of the international ITECH MSc programme
• Take part in the exciting phase of new IntCDC research projects and join the unique research environment of the Cluster
• Participate in the development of the IntCDC’s large-scale fabrication laboratory and cyber-physical construction site

Application details

The expected start date for all positions is as soon as possible but can be arranged to meet individual requirements. Applications (including CV, statement of interest, work portfolio, research / publication samples, and a list of computational design and digital fabrication skills with indicated proficiency) should be submitted as one PDF-file (maximum file size is strictly 10MB) to : [emailprotected].

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The initial application deadline is 15th of October 2025.