We offer a postdoc position in Computational Sustainable Design with the opportunity to take responsibility, manage projects independently and realize your research ideas. You will join a group of highly motivated PhD students and senior researchers working on digital methods and tools to make the built environment more sustainable. Those range from building performance simulation and early-design optimisation to AI, VR and AR. Information about the division and the department Computational Sustainable Design is part of the Sustainable building research group within the Division of Building Technology. It combines sustainability assessment with computational design and decision-making processes. A strong focus lies on circularity, LCA and building performance assessment, but we also include social aspects on neighborhood level. We work with generative design, BIM, GIS and use different machine-learning approaches. Major responsibilities We expect high independence in conducting research projects. We expect that you guide PhD students in conducting and publishing their research. Excellent communication and supervision skills are expected. We develop a range of digital tools and you are expected to lead developing those further. Furthermore, you are expected to support in writing research applications. Qualifications You should have a doctoral degree in engineering, architecture, computer science or similar awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service. You should have advanced programming skills, experience with common architectural tools like Grasshopper and Revit, and the skills to handle large datasets. You should have a track record of high quality publications and supervising Bachelor or Master students. Experiences in writing research proposals are beneficial. Contract terms The position is full-time two year with possibility to extend to another year subject to available funding and performance. We offer Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.  Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees. Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. Application procedure The application should be marked with 20240464 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files. CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including: • CV, include complete list of publications • Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences • Two references that we can contact. Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) 1-3 pages where you: • Introduce yourself • Describe your previous research fields and main research results • Describe your future goals and future research focus Other documents: • Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates. Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Application deadline:  2024-09-30   For questions, please contact: Alexander Hollberg +46 31-772 5906 *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***    Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society. Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.