Postdoctoral Researcher
D.DLab at the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Technion, invites applications for a postdoctoral position with a preferred start date in April 2026 (flexible).
D.DLab is a design-led technological research group that positions architectural design as a key driver in addressing the climate crisis within the built environment. Responding to the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors’ significant contribution to global emissions, resource consumption, waste, and biodiversity loss, the lab advances research in biodesign in architecture, integrating living systems into design and fabrication; material-driven design for additive manufacturing, leveraging bio-based and waste-derived materials through 3D printing; and human and non-human perspectives in design, developing computational tools for multi-stakeholder and multi-species authorship.
Position Description
The successful candidate will engage in advanced, design-led research addressing contemporary challenges in the built environment through computational, experimental, and fabrication-driven approaches. Research will be conducted within D.DLab’s strategic research agenda, contributing to ongoing and emerging projects that explore new material systems, design-to-fabrication workflows, and sustainable construction paradigms.
The appointed candidate will play an active role in the conceptual development of research directions, the definition and implementation of experimental, computational, and material methodologies, and the production of high-quality, impactful research outputs in close collaboration with D.DLab researchers and project partners. Research activities will be carried out within team-based project structures, while also supporting the development of independent research trajectories aligned with the lab’s mission.
The appointed candidate is expected to contribute actively to D.DLab’s collaborative research culture, support the visibility and dissemination of its work through publications, exhibitions, and international platforms, and participate in the strategic development of the lab. We seek highly qualified researchers with a strong commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinarity, and the production of sustained and impactful research.
Research Focus Areas
We welcome applicants whose work aligns with one or more of the following areas:
• Bio-based, bio-fabricated, or biologically enhanced materials
• Computational design-to-manufacturing workflows
• Robotic fabrication, including large-scale 3D printing
• Circular material systems, waste-based composites, and material reuse
• Photosynthetic building materials in architecture
Candidate Profile
• A strong architecture, design, engineering, material science, or a related field doctoral degree
• Demonstrate independent research capacity and a strong publication record
• Have experience with experimental research, computational methods, or material development
• Be motivated to work in an interdisciplinary and hands-on research environment
• 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
What We Offer
• A dynamic, internationally oriented research lab
• Access to advanced fabrication facilities and experimental infrastructure
• Opportunities to publish, teach, supervise students, and develop independent research agendas
• Support in applying for competitive fellowships and external funding
Application Materials
Interested candidates should submit:
• CV
• statement of interest (1–2 pages) outlining interests and fit with D.DLab
• Selected publications or portfolio
• Computational design and digital fabrication skills with indicated proficiency
• Names and contact details of 2–3 referees
Applications and inquiries should be sent to: barathshany@technion.ac.il
More about D.DLab: https://ddlab.technion.ac.il
About the Technion
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology ranks among the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings. The Technion offers significant support to international research scholars through a broad range of scholarships and research travel awards, dedicated office spaces, skills training, and professional development opportunities. The campus is located in the coastal city of Haifa on the Carmel Mountain, offering a unique nature experience and quality of life.
More about the Technion: https://www.technion.ac.il/en/
Severely disabled persons will be given preference in the case of essentially equal suitability and qualifications. The Technion aims to increase the proportion of women in science; applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.