Staff Scientist in Computational Sustainable Design

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG seeks a Staff Scientist focused on supporting research activities within the Computational Sustainable Design Team. Responsibilities entail advanced methodological support, digital infrastructure management, and collaboration with researchers.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in relevant fields and possess strong coding and data management skills. This full-time permanent position offers an opportunity to impact scientific work significantly.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Advanced coding skills in git, python.
• Experience creating and maintaining data management plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the Computational Sustainable Design Team.
• Develop, document and maintain the digital infrastructure.
• Assist PhD students in data management, coding, and data science.

Skills

Advanced coding skills in git, python, object-oriented programming

Data management experience

Expertise in parametric design, GIS, BIM

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Excellent academic writing skills

Education

Doctoral degree in architectural engineering, urban science, construction informatics

Tools

Geopandas

postGIS

EnergyPlus

Job description

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, e.g., 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
• Experience 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 development
• Teaching and supervision experience

Employment

This is a full‑time permanent position.

Application

Submit your application in English through our recruitment portal. All files should be in PDF format (max 40 MB; ZIP files not supported).

• Personal letter – your motivation and interest in Chalmers.
• CV
• Certificates and supporting documents – including your doctoral degree certificate, documentation of awards, or teaching merits.

Only complete applications submitted through the portal will be considered.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Application deadline

July 31st, 2026

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact:

Research area leader, Alexander Hollberg

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Head of Division, Leonardo Rosado

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