Assistant professorship in computational design and environmental assessment
We are looking for a person with a visionary professional profile who is committed to delivering results, presenting knowledge and contributing innovative thinking in the area. With a focus on computational design, design theory, environmental assessment, and digital fabrication, you are expected to be able to contribute cutting-edge knowledge to the field. Our general aim is to strengthen the subject area of computational design and digital practices in architecture, encompassing contemporary modelling, simulation and fabrication technologies, while supplementing our research and teaching competencies in the field and reinforce our networks and collaborations, both nationally and internationally.
The vacant assistant professorship is affiliated with the Institute of Architecture and Technology, and employment will happen as soon as possible.
Read more about the institute here: Institute of Architecture and Technology
The position
We offer a creative, engaged, developmental, and visionary educational and research environment.
The position includes influence, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape both research and teaching. We place great emphasis on strong collegial collaboration with space for mutual inspiration and professional exchange.
The position as Assistant Professor will consist of research, teaching, and administrative duties. The distribution between research and teaching will, as a starting point, be 50/50, but may vary.
Your duties will include:
- Research in computational design, design theory, environmental assessment including life cycle thinking and sustainability assessment of architectural systems and digital fabrication, in collaboration with relevant external institutions, enterprises and networks nationally and internationally, as well as with the other research and development areas at the institute and the Royal Danish Academy as a whole
- Teaching, curriculum planning and the associated administration with a particular key role for the Master in Computation in Architecture including contributions to interdisciplinary teaching and inter-sector collaboration.
- Supervision, examinations and external examiner duties
- Visionary and productive teamwork when planning future research projects, including actively participating in applying for external funding and fund-raising for the institute’s activities
- Participation in various Royal Danish Academy committees and, potentially, in collegiate bodies
Your research will focus on computational design in relation to environmental assessment with emphasis on sustainable and regenerative architectural systems. Candidates will contribute to research collaborations that investigate novel material systems and the systemic changes they bring to impact assessment, linking advanced computational modelling, simulation and digital fabrication with methods of life cycle thinking and sustainability assessment in architecture.
Your teaching will focus on computational design, digital fabrication and computational design theory. Teaching will primarily take place in the Master in Computation in Architecture, with additional contributions to interdisciplinary courses across the Academy. The teaching assignments will include supervision, seminars and courses in advanced digital modelling, simulation and fabrication, with particular attention to complex tools that support integrated design processes and methods for environmental and sustainability assessment.
As an assistant professor, you will be offered supervision and opportunities to upgrade your teaching skills, with the ultimate aim being to give you a written assessment of your teaching qualifications.
Qualifications
You hold a relevant Master's degree as a minimum, as well as a PhD or PhD-level scientific qualifications.
We also expect that you to:
- Have an active research profile in computational design and its theoretical and methodological frameworks.
- Demonstrate expertise in environmental assessment of architectural systems including life cycle thinking and sustainability assessment.
- Have documented experience in digital fabrication and advanced computational design methods.
- Have several years of teaching experience and curriculum planning at master's level, preferably within the position's subject area
- Have experience in research-based teaching at master’s level, preferably within the position's subject area.
Documented experience in teaching at bachelor’s and master’s level will also count in an applicant’s favour, as will experience in curriculum planning and development. In particular, you should be able to demonstrate an interest in actively contributing to research-based teaching at the institute in collaboration with the other teaching staff. In the overall assessment of the candidates for this position, particular importance will therefore be attached to a proven track record in innovative teaching.
Experience with externally funded research projects especially in the EU framework and collaborations with industry or public institutions will be considered an advantage. Documented teaching experience at Bachelor’s and Master’s level as well as curriculum development will also be valued. In the overall assessment emphasis will be placed on a proven track record in innovative teaching.
Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and an interest in shaping the direction of the Master in Computation in Architecture.
Salary and terms of employment
The terms of pay and employment will be in accordance with the agreement in force between the Danish Ministry of Finance and a number of organisations under the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) for academic staff in public service. A qualification allowance will be negotiable, depending on your skills and experience.
The position will also be filled in accordance with the applicable job structure for artistic and Academic staff at the Royal Danish Academy og Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design, Conservation; Aarhus School of Architecture and Kolding School of Design – Ministerial Order No. 1190 of 21 August 2023.
This is a full-time position with an average of 37 working hours per week and includes research and teaching duties, as well as a limited amount of administrative work.
The position is a fixed-term appointment that will cease without further notice after 3 years.
Application
Please submit a letter of motivation, CV, diplomas documentation of your qualifications as listed above, a description of your research plans and a list of your published works, preferably including copies of works you wish to highlight (maximum five works). Finally, you should attach material that attests to your teaching skills through a teaching portfolio. Any assessments of previous assistant professorships should also be enclosed.
You should submit your application via the link “Apply for position” no later than 5 October 2025.
If you wish to submit books or similar materials, they can be sent before the application deadline to the following address:
Det Kongelige Akademi – Arkitektur, Design, Konservering
Att. Ellen Kruse Jacobsen
Philip de Langes Allé 10
1435 Copenhagen K
Application material received after the application deadline will not be considered.
You can read about the application process here.
Further information
Information regarding qualification requirements, the application process and the recruitment system can be obtained on request from HR employee, Ellen Kruse Jacobsen, ekj@kglakademi.dk, tel.: +45 41701539.
Details about the academic content of the position can be obtained on request from Head of Institute, Natalie Mossin, nmos@kglakademi.dk, tel.: +45 41701934
General information about the Royal Danish Academy and the Institute of Architecture and Technology can be found at www.royaldanishacademy.com.
The Royal Danish Academy is an inclusive workplace that considers diversity a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply for the position.
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