i.sd announces two vacancies:

PhD position 75% within the research project „Computational Immediacy“ / SFB Advanced Computational Design, possible start: March 2023 for 12 months, extension of contract is possible (4 years).

Main Tasks: Dissertation in the field of structure and design at the interface between digital design and machine learning; publication activity, participation in conferences, congresses and relevant training courses; participation in the administration at the department, organization of scientific events and exhibitions.

Required qualifications: completed diploma or master studies in architecture; excellent knowledge in architectural design in interaction with structural and material aspects, in digital design methods and coding, basic knowledge in machine learning and its embedding in design processes; international experience in teaching or profession as well as profound knowledge of contemporary architectural discourse is desired, excellent competences in design and digital methods are required – a corresponding portfolio in digital form has to be attached to the application; fluent written and spoken English is an absolute requirement; high resilience, strong communication and team skills; applications via mail to konstruktion-gestaltung[at]uibk.ac.at until 31.03.2023.

Apply via mail until 31.03.2023

Senior lecturer 50% 

Tasks: Teaching of courses in the area of structure and design with a focus on methods of digital modeling and materialization and design as assigned to the extent of 8 semester hours. Participation in the supervision of final theses; preparation and follow-up of teaching and its results including publication activities and exhibitions. Collaboration in research, teaching and administrative tasks of the department as well as participation in evaluation measures. Collaboration in writing research proposals and acquiring third-party funding as well as publication activities. Assumption of organizational and administrative tasks in the area of structure and design.

Required Qualifications: Completed diploma or master’s degree in architecture and relevant professional and teaching experience. Excellent design skills and a broad understanding of the interaction between design, structure, materialisation, and ecological factors; in-depth knowledge of current architectural discourse. Excellent knowledge of digital design strategies, methods of modeling at various scales to prototype materialization with a primary focus on computerized fabrication processes is required. International experience in teaching and/or professional practice. Excellent competencies in design and digital methods must be clearly demonstrated in a detailed portfolio (in digital format) attached to the application. Excellent computer skills in relevant programs.

Apply via link until 14.02.2023: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13267