OPEN CALL | MSc researcher
Fully funded MSc research (m/f/d) at the interface between digital fabrication, environmental design, and material science.
As part of the research project MycoPRINT | Development of Products and Printing Processes Using Mycelium and Recycled Organic Residues for the Construction Industry, we are recruiting for Master’s research positions. The project will harness the environmental potential of Mycelium Bio-Composites (MBCs), by developing building products and fabrication processes using additive manufacturing . The project is fully funded by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and will be carried out by a team of Doctoral and Master students. A monthly stipend will be paid to the researchers according to their qualifications and experience.
Background:
The construction industry is responsible for more than 38% of global annual CO₂ emissions, with nearly half associated with the production of conventional building materials. In response to the urgent need for sustainable alternatives, this research project focuses on the development of MBCs, an emerging class of living materials that combine fungal mycelium, a fast-growing biodegradable binder, with agricultural and industrial waste feedstocks. MBCs offer significant potential for the building industry due to their low density, thermal insulation properties, biodegradability, and potential for carbon sequestration. The project aims to address key technological challenges related to the additive manufacturing (AM) of living materials, including the development of printable MBC formulations, robotic fabrication procedures, and the design of high-performance architectural building components through a Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework. A particular focus will be placed on robotic Liquid Deposition Modeling (LDM) workflows and the integration of locally sourced agricultural waste streams into scalable construction applications.
This fully funded MSc opportunity is part of a collaborative research initiative between the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, combining expertise in biomaterials, robotic fabrication, sustainable design, and circular construction. The research will involve the development and testing of novel material compositions, robotic 3D printing processes, prototyping of architectural elements and performance validation.
Your Tasks (MSc):
- Define and develop a research methodology for exploring a well-defined aspect of the MycoPRINT project.
- Design building elements and develop fabrication processes for robotic 3D printing of MBCs mixtures at architectural scale.
- Work in a team of PhD and graduate students.
- Support writing in journal and grant applications in related fields.
- Active participation in the science community with a peer reviewed presentation at an international conference
What we expect (MSc.):
- Sc. / B.Arch. / B.Des. degree in one of the following areas (or a related area), earned no more than three years before the start of the MSc.: Architecture, Industrial Design, Computational Design, Robotics, Material Science.
- Excellent 3D modelling skills (Rhino/ Blender).
- Fabrication experience (Robotic manufacturing, Additive manufacturing, or Digital fabrication)
- Ability in academic writing and oral communication.
- Fully fluent in writing, reading and speaking English.
Additional skills that we are looking for include:
- Associative programming experience, e.g., Rhino3D + Grasshopper
- A Genuine enthusiasm for research & design in the field of environmental fabrication.
- Ability to work within a research team.
Our offer:
We offer an interesting and challenging opportunity in a motivated research team. All positions in this project will be generously funded by both the Technion and the Israel Innovation Authority, allowing you to focus on your academic work. The research will be based in the Technion in Haifa, Israel and the position requires physical attendance during the research period. 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 students 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.
The D.DLab https://ddlab.technion.ac.il/ is a design-led technological research group of graduate, PhDs, and postdoc members. The lab has advanced laboratory facilities for computer aided design and manufacturing projects at the Technion-Architecture and Town Planning Faculty.
Contact and application:
Please send your application with a short letter of motivation, CV, certificates, as well as the contact details of two references to ddlab@technion.ac.il by 06 July 2026. Please send all documents as a single PDF document.