Staff Scientist in Computational Sustainable Design

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Karlstad University is looking for a Staff Scientist in Computational Sustainable Design to join our dynamic research environment in Gothenburg. The role involves supporting the Computational Sustainable Design Team and focusing on digital developments, data management, and research activities.

The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in a relevant field and advanced coding skills. This full-time permanent position offers a collaborative atmosphere dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in architectural engineering, urban science, or related fields.
• Demonstrable experience in git, Python, and data science.
• Experience in creating and maintaining data management plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the Computational Sustainable Design Team with expert knowledge.
• Develop, document and maintain the digital infrastructure.
• Support grant writing and supervision of students.

Skills

Advanced coding skills

Data management experience

Deep knowledge in parametric design

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Excellent academic writing skills

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Tools

Git

Python

GIS

BIM

EnergyPlus

Job description

Staff Scientist in Computational Sustainable Design

Our goal is to focus on competence, knowledge and collaboration in order to play an important, demonstrable role in social development.

Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation, and applied science. We are now looking for a Staff Scientist to join our team and help strengthen our ongoing research.

About the role

As a Staff Scientist, you will become part of a professional research environment where your specialist competence contributes to the quality and continuity of ongoing scientific work. In this role, you are expected to support research activities with your expertise and to work closely with colleagues and research leaders to help maintain and support the development of the research environment.

You will be responsible for the digital developments in the Computational Sustainable Design Team, including developing workflows, managing the digital infrastructure and data. The role can be seen as a digital lab manager. You are not expected to build your own research group.

About us

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering tackles contemporary and emerging challenges for the built and natural environment, ranging from resource utilisation, pollution and climate change to digitalisation and inequality. We combine expertise in architecture, civil engineering and related disciplines to build a better world.

The Division Sustainable Built Environments develops the methods, tools, and strategies necessary to transition the built environment toward sustainability. Our work spans from material science to urban planning, bridging the gap between fundamental sustainability science and applied research in collaboration with industry, planners, and citizens.

Within the Sustainable Built Environments Research Area, the Computational Sustainable Design Team specialises in developing computational workflows and data-driven design approaches leveraging AI and visualisation techniques to support decision‑making processes.

Your responsibilities

As a Staff Scientist, you will provide advanced scientific, technical, and methodological support to strengthen research activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Computational Sustainable Design Team with expert knowledge in methods, techniques, and digital developments
• Support the development and implementation of scientific methods
• Develop, document and maintain the digital infrastructure
• Support other team members, e.g. PhD students, in data management, coding, and data science
• Support grant writing
• Support in supervising PhD and Master thesis students
• Support teaching to a very limited extent

Qualifications and merits

To qualify for this position, you should have:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as architectural engineering, urban science, construction informatics, computational design, data science
• Advanced coding skills (demonstrable experience in git, Python, object‑oriented programming and building data pipelines)
• Data management experience in research environments
• Creating and maintaining data management plans (DMP)
• Deep knowledge in parametric design, GIS, BIM and urban and building energy assessment, such as Geopandas, postGIS, EnergyPlus, etc.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (Swedish language courses are offered)
• Excellent academic writing skills

The following qualifications are considered meritorious:

• Peer‑reviewed publications in leading journals
• Experience in writing research applications
• Experience in web development (front‑ and back‑end)
• Teaching and supervision experience

Employment

This is a full‑time permanent position.

What we offer

Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration.