Dean of the Faculty of Architecture of Brno University of Technology (FA BUT) has announced (June 16, 2021) an open call for the position of: Postdoc Researcher: Advanced Design and Fabrication Strategies in Architecture

The position is devoted to the study of topic related to theme Advanced Design and Fabrication Strategies in Architecture.

-  Digital fabrication and robotics

- Agent-based modelling and machine learning

- Structure optimization and material-based design

- Bionics and living material

- Form follows energy design

- Smart cities and city modelling

The main scope of work will be cooperation in creating an grant application. The position will be supervised by Dr. Martin Kaftan, Department of experimental design at FA BUT. The earliest starting date is August 1st, 2021. The position is developed for the period of 6 months for 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week) for project CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_053/0016962 and can be extended in case of successful collaboration. The selected applicant will be provided with all faculty facilities: studios, departments, workshops, library, and all available technologies and facilities at the faculty. The internship also features one participation at a conference/seminar/workshop that is not organized by BUT.

The successful applicant should hold a PhD at least 5 years and have research expertise in one or more of the mentioned topics. The applicant has to be a researcher who has worked outside the Czech Republic for at least 2 full years during the last 3 years (as of the date of starting the mobility) in research for at least 0.5 FTE or was a PhD. student abroad (citizens of the Czech Republic are not excluded). Demonstrated dissemination of the candidate's work in the form of publications is also expected. Candidates should speak and write English proficiently, and above all, candidates should be enthusiastic about learning new research methods. We expect the successful candidate having good interpersonal skills, the ability to thrive in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment, and the ability to present work at international conferences.

Interested?
We look forward to receiving your online application including the following documents: a letter of motivation (cover
letter) including a research proposal for his/her position at FA BUT, related needed equipment and proposal to organize seminar/workshop/conference at FA BUT, a CV, electronic copies of your academic diplomas and certificates, overview of publication activities in past three years. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted via email info@fa.vutbr.cz. Applications submitted via postal services will not be considered. Application deadline is by 16 July, 2021. For further information about the Department of experimental design at FA BUT, please visit our website: www.fa.vutbr.cz. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Martin Kaftan via kaftan@fa.vutbr.cz (no application submission)