PhD Positions in the areas of Computational Design, Construction Robotics, Regenerative Construction
Conditions
The application deadline is February 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CET/CEST).
The position is a 3-year salaried role with a monthly gross salary including pension of 36,608 DKK.
Employment follows the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
Tasks
Conduct high-quality research within a defined project and produce original, scientifically rigorous outcomes.
Participate in research team activities and contribute to design, fabrication, and testing frameworks.
Develop and maintain computational tools and workflows to support research activities.
Assist in teaching bachelor’s and master’s level courses, workshops, and co-supervision of student projects.
Disseminate research results through peer-reviewed publications and international conferences.
Share research outcomes through digital platforms, exhibitions, and competitions.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of laboratory infrastructures and experimental facilities.
Engage with national and international academic and industrial collaborators.
Assist senior staff in preparing applications for external research funding.
Requirements
Hold a Master’s degree in architecture, civil or architectural engineering, or a relevant discipline.
Demonstrate competence in Grasshopper and Rhino.
Submit a completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants.
Provide a motivation letter and research statement (maximum five pages).
Provide verified copies of official Bachelor's and Master’s diplomas and transcripts in English or Danish.
Include a statement of expected completion date if currently enrolled in a Master's program.
Submit a completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average.
Possess a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master's degree at the time of enrollment.
Employment is contingent on enrollment approved by the PhD School.
Read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and SDU application instructions before submitting.
SDU CREATE invites highly motivated candidates who wish to make an impact in the sustainable built environment to apply for one or more PhD Positions in the areas of Computational Design, Construction Robotics, and Regenerative Construction.
The PhD positions are part of the Villum CEBE Programme, Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment, funded by the Villum Foundation.
SDU CREATE hosts several funded research projects within the Focus Research Areas listed below, and each PhD candidate will be embedded in one of these projects, contributing to its research objectives through computational design, fabrication-driven workflows, and experimental investigation.
In addition to research activities, the PhD candidates will contribute to teaching within the MSc CREATE programme and the BSc in Civil and Architectural Engineering, primarily through laboratory-based teaching, workshops, and co-supervision of student projects.
Preferred
Knowledge of Python, C#, or finite element analysis is beneficial.
Experience with hands-on and experimental lab activities is preferred.
Experience in teaching assistance or peer-reviewed publications is beneficial.
A proven track record in research or innovation projects is preferred.
Benefits
Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including robotic fabrication, additive manufacturing, and mixed-reality platforms.
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