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We are hiring a new postdoctoral researcher in the Section of Design and Construction Management, on the topic of Reflective Action and New Project Praxis for Digital Fabrication in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
This research will be done in close collaboration with the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) on Digital Fabrication, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and headed at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. The NCCR Digital Fabrication in Architecture centre aims to revolutionise architecture through the seamless combination of digital technologies and physical building processes.
The NCCR research focus topic Digital Collaboration seeks to identify and develop methodologies for collaboration in digital fabrication research and practice. This will be done in consideration of a socio-technical approach to digital fabrication in AEC, interdisciplinary collaboration ("Team Science"), and holistic and networked business models and processes. Environmental responsibility and circular economy also act as key guiding principles. The short-term goal is to transfer and integrate DFAB research, innovation, knowledge, and experiences into current praxis (following standards, tools, methodologies, regulations, etc. used in industry). The long-term outlook is to provide the foundations of a new collaborative model that can enable state-of-the-art digital fabrication technologies as central and standard across AEC industry practice.
Within the above overall context, this specific position will investigate questions such as:
The successful candidate should be able to:
1. Conduct research that contributes to the project deliverables (see below):
2. Project Deliverables include the following specific research tasks:
The expected outcomes of the research will likely include:
The successful candidate will likely:
The starting date is anticipated for Autumn 2022 or later upon mutual agreement. The position will be appointed for an initial period of two years, with funding available for additional extension upon mutual agreement. Applicants are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet all the above criteria.
Fixed-term contract: 1 year.
The position is advertised at the scale 10 for early-career postdocs, but appointment at scale 11 may be possible for more experienced candidates.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
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