The Cluster of Excellence "Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture (IntCDC)" at the University of Stuttgart is a leading research centre in the field of architecture, engineering and construction. IntCDC's interdisciplinary team of over 175 scientists from the University of Stuttgart, the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and Bauhaus Earth researches the methodological foundations for the urgently needed, future-proof and climate-positive transformation of the way buildings are designed and constructed. In the next funding period from 2026 to 2032, IntCDC aims to advance bio-based and reclaimed building materials, develop resource-efficient, regenerative and carbon-negative building systems and empower AI-driven, effective and circular computational design and cyber-physical construction.
More information about the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC can be found here:
IntCDC Webpage
IntCDC Summary Movie
The
Institute for Computational Design and Construction at the University of Stuttgart
is now starting to build its team for IntCDC's next round of research projects and invites applications for multiple open positions:
* RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
(E13/14 TVL)
We are looking for motivated researchers in the following research areas:
* Advanced computational design methods
* Cyber-physical robotic fabrication and construction
* Digital timber construction
* Fibre composites in architecture
We expect you to have:
* A strong architectural, engineering or computer science doctoral degree
* Significant experience and a strong track record of conducting research in one of the research areas outlined above
* A high level of motivation, team spirit and interest in interdisciplinary work
* A strong ability to work independently and take initiative in collaborative research
* Excellent English language skills are required
We offer you to:
* Lead
research projects
and conduct
postdoc-level
research in the Cluster of Excellence
in direct collaboration with our research partners in one of the research areas outlined above
* Contribute to the development of the Cluster's various building demonstrators
* Optionally instruct doctoral researchers and master students in your research area as part of the international ITECH MSc programme
* Take part in the exciting phase of new IntCDC research projects and join the unique research environment of the Cluster
* Participate in the development of the IntCDC's large-scale fabrication laboratory and cyber-physical construction site
The expected start date for all positions is as soon as possible, but can be arranged to meet individual requirements. Applications (including CV, statement of interest, work portfolio, research/publication samples, and a list of computational design and digital fabrication skills with indicated proficiency) should be submitted as one PDF-file (maximum file size is strictly 10MB) to:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The initial application deadline is 15th of October 2025.
The
Institute for Computational Design and Construction
offers the opportunity to work with one of the leading teams in computational design, fabrication and construction research. ICD has built an internationally recognized track-record of pioneering research and demonstrator buildings, attracting world class researchers. The Cluster of Excellence IntCDC offers the opportunity to push the next leap in our research
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.
Related Links:
ICD Research Areas
ICD Building Demonstrator Projects