Stellenticket Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

• Developing, preparing, and implementing individual and collaborative research projects related to the Chair’s research priorities
• Thematic coordination and integration of existing and future research activities, as well as developing and maintaining national and international research collaborations
• Conducting independent research on urban infrastructure and infrastructuring, time-sensitive planning, and temporal urban design as part of the postdoctoral qualification
• Preparing individual and co-authored academic publications and conference papers, and presenting research findings at international academic conferences
• Designing and organizing formats for research–practice dialogue, science communication, and knowledge transfer
• Contributing to research and teaching in German and English in the fields of urban design, urban development, and visual communication in planning
• Independently teaching courses within the applicable teaching load and supervising student projects and theses
• Contributing to the further development of teaching formats addressing the use and critical reflection of AI-supported methods in urban design and visual communication in planning

The position is intended to support further postdoctoral academic qualification. The qualification objective is to develop an independent, internationally visible research and teaching profile at the intersection of urban infrastructure and infrastructuring, time-sensitive planning, and temporal urban design. The candidate’s profile development should be closely aligned with the Chair’s research activities, complement them conceptually, and contribute to their national and international visibility. The qualification will be pursued in particular through the development of an independent research focus, the preparation and acquisition of research projects, international publications, and the further development of the candidate’s teaching portfolio.

• Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom, or equivalent) and completed PhD in urban and regional planning, urban design, architecture, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated research experience in at least one of the following areas: urban infrastructure and infrastructuring, time-sensitive planning, or temporal urban design, as well as an interest in conceptually connecting these areas
• Experience in application-oriented research and/or fundamental research in planning studies
• Relevant academic publications, including articles in peer-reviewed journals and/or comparable quality-assured publications
• Experience in developing and preparing research proposals
• Demonstrated teaching experience in urban design and/or visual communication in planning
• In-depth knowledge of urban design and relevant CAD, visualization, and representation software; knowledge of the critical and reflective use of AI-supported tools for design, visualization, and planning representation
• Excellent proficiency in German and English, as well as the ability to teach in both languages
• Independent, structured, and responsible working style, as well as strong teamwork, communication, and coordination skills desirable
• Experience in successfully acquiring and implementing third-party-funded research projects desirable
• Experience in developing or coordinating interdisciplinary research consortia and establishing academic networks desirable
• International research or teaching experience desirable
• Experience in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research settings and in collaborating with planning practitioners, public administrations, or civil society desirable
• Experience in science communication and knowledge transfer desirable

Further information about the Chair’s research and teaching priorities is available at:
https://www.tu.berlin/staedtebau/forschung

Please submit your application, quoting the reference number, exclusively by email as a single PDF document of no more than 5 MB to Prof. Dr. Angela Million via sekretariat@udc.tu-berlin.de.

Please include the standard application documents, in particular a cover letter, a tabular CV, university and doctoral degree certificates, a list of publications, and evidence of teaching experience, as well as a brief outline of no more than two pages. The outline should explain how the proposed postdoctoral research profile relates to the Chair’s research priorities, how it could contribute to their further development, and which approaches to joint research projects the candidate envisages.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Angela Million via sekretariat@udc.tu-berlin.de or by telephone at +49 30 314-70524 (Office: Ms. Bluhm).

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.