Postdoc for Robotic Fabrication in Construction (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H, in the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Planning, Experimental and Digital Design and Construction

The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 22.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.

In the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape Planning, Experimental and Digital Design and Construction (Prof.

Philipp Eversmann), the following position needs to be filled as soon as possible :

Postdoc for Robotic Fabrication in Construction (m / w / d), EG 13 TV-H, fixed-term and full-time position (currently 4 0 hours per week)

Application deadline :

19.07.2024

Date of hire : as soon as possible

as soon as possible

vacancy number : 37444

The position is initially limited to three years as part of the Volkswagen Foundation's momentum project "Robotic BioConstruction - towards Large-scale Circular Fabrication Processes with Biomaterials in Architecture" (WissZeitVG).

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to join our research team in advancing sustainable digitalization in architecture and construction through bio-fabrication.

As part of our team, you will work towards creating large-scale bio-fabrication in construction, bringing together material science, computation, and digital fabrication with living and non-living biomaterials.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in areas Architecture, Engineering or other related fields, with a particular focus on digital fabrication, robotics, and / or bio-based materials.

They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of experts in materials science, architecture, robotics and engineering to develop a new, unique robotic biofabrication infrastructure, explore novel bio-materials, re-use of waste materials, and bio-joining, and develop modular soft- and hardware for design and fabrication.

The role requires strong technical skills, including expertise in computational design, digital fabrication, robotics and tool-design, and biofabrication.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing experiments, designing and building biofabrication prototypes, and analyzing data using simulation and machine learning to predict and program material behavior.

The candidate will work on designing and fabricating processes with biomaterials and advanced robotic fabrication equipment.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and spoken English communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

German skills are a plus. The candidate will have a strong publication record and a desire to contribute to high-quality publications in leading international journals.

This is a 100% position, initially for three years with the possibility of extension, depending on performance and funding.

We offer a highly stimulating research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to work with leading experts in the field.

Hybrid work arrangements with partial remote work are also possible, upon agreement.

The department of "Experimental and Digital Design and Construction" is dedicated to the research and teaching of computational design and fabrication processes in architecture, which are developed interaction between the adjacent disciplines of construction, engineering and design.

Material properties, structural calculations and manufacturing technology are directly incorporated into the design process via digital design logic and are closely interlinked.

The effects of the changing production conditions due to digitalisation on architecture are examined using empirical research and study projects.

In this context, robotics represents a central design tool with which novel digital building processes are developed.

Tasks :

• Scientific collaboration in research and teaching in the above-mentioned project
• Participation in current research projects in the field of computational design, robotic fabrication, material development, and biofabrication
• Development of digital fabrication strategies for sustainable construction

Requirements :

Master’s or Diploma degree and completed dissertation in architecture, design or engineering, with research experience in digital fabrication, robotics, or biofabrication.

The required degree must be available by the hiring date at the latest.

• Good knowledge of English or German
• Interest in interdisciplinary teamwork within architecture, engineering and robotics

Advantageous are :

• Knowledge of scripting / programming (. Python, C#)
• Prior knowledge of robotic / digital fabrication
• Thorough and independent way of working
• A high level of organizational skills and teamwork

More information of our chair can be found on our website :

Our Offer :

As an employee of the University of Kassel

• you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
• you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
• you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
• is your workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as :

• an additional company pension (VBL),
• an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
• an annual bonus
• an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
• a promotion of voluntary commitment,
• low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management

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In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form addressed to : The President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to

Information and FAQ about applying for a job offer :

The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages.

It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled.

One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching.

Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance.

Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany quoting the applicable reference number.