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<h1> Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Design for
Climate-Adaptive Urbanism</h1>
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<p><em>Aalto University is where science and art meet technology
and business. We shape a sustainable future by making
research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines,
sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel
solutions to major global challenges. </em><em>Our
community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students,
400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working
on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. </em><em>Diversity
is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our
community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we
warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds
to join our community.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Design
for Climate-Adaptive Urbanism</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>School of Arts, Design and Architecture –
Department of Architecture</em></strong><br>
<em><strong>Location:</strong> Otaniemi Campus, Espoo, Finland</em></p>
<p><strong>Join an international Horizon Europe project and
support Aalto’s research growth through grant development in
computational desing in the field of urbanism and landscape
architecture.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our
Computational Design team at the Department of Architecture at
Aalto University. This 2.3-year position offers a rare
opportunity to combine hands-on research in a major EU Horizon
Europe project with strategic support for new research
initiatives at Aalto. You will contribute to the Horizon
Europe project UTOPIZE, which explores the co-creation of
sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically engaging public
spaces under the New European Bauhaus framework. At the same
time, you will play a key role in preparing competitive grant
applications and expanding Aalto’s research portfolio in
computational design for climate-adaptive urbanism. The
position thus bridges cutting-edge EU
research with future-oriented academic development, offering
international visibility and active engagement with leading
partners across Europe.</p>
<p><strong>Your role and goals</strong></p>
<p>As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and facilitate international cross-sectoral design
workshops in collaboration with project partners.</li>
<li>Develop and deploy AI-enhanced visualization
tools and digital dashboards to support participatory
engagement.</li>
<li>Integrate environmental, spatial, and social data into
digital twin models for scenario testing and policy
simulation.</li>
<li>Adapt co-design methods to local contexts in demonstrator
sites (Portugal, Sweden, Italy).</li>
<li>Contribute to policy recommendations, design briefs, and
dissemination materials.</li>
<li>Participate in international travels and consortium
meetings.</li>
<li>Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present
at leading conferences, exhibitions, and stakeholder events.</li>
<li>Assist in preparing grant applications for national and
international funding opportunities (EU, ERC, NordForsk,
Academy of Finland, etc.).</li>
<li>Collaborate on computational design research projects,
with focus areas such as data-driven design, immersive
collaborative environments, and generative AI.</li>
<li>Contribute creatively to expanding Aalto’s research
initiatives in computational design for climate-adaptive
urbanism.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Your network and team</strong></p>
<p>You will work closely with Professor Dr. Pia Fricker
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://research.aalto.fi/en/persons/prof-dr-pia-fricker">https://research.aalto.fi/en/persons/prof-dr-pia-fricker</a>),
whose professorship in Computational Design advances
generative and immersive design methods by integrating
geospatial intelligence to address sustainability challenges
in urban and landscape systems. Her research group has an
established track record in international collaboration and
EU-funded projects, and maintains close links with leading
academic and professional partners worldwide. The position is
based in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University,
which offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment bridging
architecture, landscape, and urbanism with emerging
technologies and sustainability research</p>
<p><strong>Your experience and ambitions</strong></p>
<p>We are seeking a candidate with:</p>
<h2>Educational background</h2>
<ul>
<li>PhD in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Computational
Design, Computer Science, Urbanism, or a closely related
field.</li>
<li>Specialization in computational design methodologies,
data-driven design, and/or immersive technologies.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Professional qualifications/skills</h2>
<ul>
<li>Experience in grant writing and familiarity with
competitive funding landscapes.</li>
<li>Track record of high-quality research publications and
contributions to international conferences.</li>
<li>Experience working in international, interdisciplinary
projects; EU-funded project experience is an advantage.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Technical skills</h2>
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in computational design tools (e.g.,
Grasshopper, Rhino, Python).</li>
<li>Familiarity with immersive environments (Unity, Unreal
Engine).</li>
<li>Experience with AI-driven visualization workflows
(generative models, real-time dashboards).</li>
<li>Data analysis and geospatial tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, remote
sensing).</li>
<li>Visualization and communication tools (Adobe Creative
Suite, Blender).</li>
</ul>
<h2>Language & other skills</h2>
<ul>
<li>Excellent written and spoken English.</li>
<li>Finnish or Swedish not required but considered an
advantage.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, proactive
mindset, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What we offer </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A full-time, fixed-term position for 2.3 years (starting
December 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter).</li>
<li>Monthly salary starting from approx. €4,070, depending on
experience and qualifications.</li>
<li>Opportunity to play a leading role in a Horizon Europe
project (UTOPIZE) while also shaping future research
initiatives.</li>
<li>Funded travel to project workshops and partner meetings in
Europe.</li>
<li>Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including UAVs,
terrestrial laser scanning equipment, immersive VR/AR labs (<a href="https://studios.aalto.fi/magics/">MAGICS
infrastructure</a>), and computational design studios for
immersive data simulation.</li>
<li>Supportive, diverse, and inclusive research culture.</li>
</ul>
<p>Our wide range of professional development opportunities
means you will grow and learn, participating actively in
diverse research trainings based on your interests and needs.
Life on campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture,
tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and
services.</p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>Please submit your application through our recruitment site
(“Apply now!”) <strong>no later than 23:59 (EET) on 15 October
2025</strong>. We aim for the selected candidate to start <strong>no
later than December 2025</strong>. Your application should
include:</p>
<ul>
<li>A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) explaining your
interest in the position and how your background fits the
role.</li>
<li>Publication list.</li>
<li>Your CV, including contact information for two referees.</li>
<li>Relevant degree certificates and academic transcripts.</li>
<li>A portfolio or selection of publications that best
demonstrate your research and computational design skills.</li>
</ul>
<p>Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for
the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal
Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via
the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student
or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your
personal email address (not aalto.fi) via <a href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto">Aalto
University open positions</a></p>
<p><strong>For further information on the position:</strong> Associate
Prof. Dr. Pia Fricker (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:firstname.lastname@aalto.fi">firstname.lastname@aalto.fi</a>)<br>
<strong>For questions related to the application process:</strong> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:hr-arch@aalto.fi">hr-arch@aalto.fi</a></p>
<p>We will review applications as they arrive and may invite
suitable candidates for interviews during the application
period. You will hear from us no later than the second week of
November 2025. We aim for a transparent and equal recruitment
process, so feel free to request feedback.</p>
<p>Want to know more about us and your future colleagues<em>? </em>You
can watch these videos:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8zawpNMVG8">This is
Aalto University!</a><br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k_og_6zUJQ">Aalto
University – Towards a better world</a><br>
and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK6pDWm1_CE">Shaping
a Sustainable Future</a>.</p>
<p>Read more about working at Aalto: <a href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto"><em>https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto</em></a></p>
<p>Check out our new virtual campus experience: <a href="https://virtualtour.aalto.fi" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://virtualtour.aalto.fi</a></p>
<p><strong>About Finland</strong></p>
<p>Finland is a safe, politically stable, and well-organized
Nordic society, consistently ranked among the world’s most
livable countries. It offers a high quality of life, excellent
education, and a strong social security system. Finland has
been ranked the happiest country in the world for several
consecutive years <a href="https://worldhappiness.report/news/world-happiness-report-2025-people-are-much-kinder-than-we-expect-research-shows/">World
Happiness Report 2025</a></p>
<p>For more information about living in Finland: <a href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/for-international-staff">Aalto
Careers for International Staff</a>.</p>
<p>More about Aalto University:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions">Aalto.fi</a><br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity">youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity</a><br>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/">linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/</a><br>
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<a href="https://instagram.com/aaltouniversity">instagram.com/aaltouniversity</a></p>
<p>To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click
<a href="http://www.aalto.fi/en/services/workday-recruiting-system-accessibility-interaction-overview">here</a>.</p>
<p>Please see more of our Open Positions <a href="http://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions">here.</a></p>
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