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

The Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart invites applications for multiple open positions:

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: DOCTORAL RESEARCHER (E13 TVL)

We are looking for multiple motivated researchers in the following research areas:

• Computational design
• Human-machine collaboration
• Architectural building system design

We expect you to have:

• A master’s degree in architecture, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• A high level of motivation, team spirit and interest in interdisciplinary work.
• A strong ability to work independently.
• Excellent English language skills; German is beneficial but not required.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to conduct doctoral research within interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research projects.
• Participation in close interdisciplinary collaboration with leading European research and industry partners
• Teaching experience in topics related to your research as part of the international Integrative Technologies & Architectural Design Research M.Sc. Program (ITECH).
• Access to the outstanding research environment and infrastructure of the Cluster of Excellence Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture (IntCDC)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The initial application deadline is July 20, 2026.

For more detailed information on the open positions and the application requirements, please visit the institute’s webpage: https://www.icd.uni-stuttgart.de/news/Multiple-Open-Doctoral-Positions-at-ICD/

As the University of Stuttgart strives to improve gender equality amongst its researchers, applications by women are particularly encouraged. Individuals with disabilities will be preferably employed where qualifications are deemed equal. All research associates will be employed through University of Stuttgart's central administration.