All Things Urban

Bauhaus der Erde gGmbH is a non-profit organization with the objective to transform the built environment. Our purpose is to transform the way we construct and maintain the built environment so that the human species may live in dignity and harmony with the Earth’s natural systems.

Starting in October 2022, Bauhaus Earth will launch a new Fellowship Program. As a joint initiative of the non-profit Xperimental Academy (X-A) and the Bauhaus Earth (BE), the program supports Fellows and their projects that contribute to the implementation of the building turnaround through the impact of design expression and architectural quality. It offers young, exceptionally talented protagonists a platform and support in the development and implementation of their excellent ideas, in order to provide important impulses for the sustainable building of the future from concrete design and construction practice.

The advertised position of scientific researcher will support the development and management of the program in terms of content, organization and communication. It is expected to work closely with the program director Matthias Ballestrem.

Fields of activity will include

• research in the area of sustainable architectural design, building materials and construction
• research grants and funding
• networking, social media and communication
• event organization (workshops, exhibitions etc.)
• active participation in design, planning and construction in Fellowship and other Bauhaus Earth projects

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS: Layout and/or CAD computer skills; strong communication and network management skills; text and image production; network management and maintenance; EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Master’s degree in architecture or another relevant subject. CORE COMPETENCIES: creative talent, conceptual critical thinking, strategical planning; EXPERIENCE: Practical and research experience in the fields of experimental design and/or sustainable construction and/or bio-based materials is desirable.

In general, we expect that our colleagues will be inclined to

• independent inquiry and elaboration of the above-mentioned thematic complexes, including formulation of relevant research questions and positing of possible solutions in terms of sustainable transformation in the urban building sector;
• collegial cooperation in the team and also with other external partners of Bauhaus Earth;
• Interest in and willingness to follow relevant expert discussions and social debates on complex topics;

As a candidate you will bring

• a passion for the built environment and for urban transformation processes as well as enthusiasm for environmental issues and systems analytical thinking;
• technical expertise in climate change and/or building and urban planning;
• a high level of competence in written and spoken German and English;
• an independent way of working and initiative;
• structured, goal-oriented, and integrative thinking;
• an ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics;
• creativity and openness to new approaches, people, methods, techniques and mind-sets;
• reliability, resilience, and strong motivation;
• computer skills, including modelling expertise if relevant to job description.

You can expect

• (applied) research and contribution to meaningful topics;
• actively contribute to solving humanity's greatest challenges;
• an inspiring and creative team with a workplace in Potsdam/Berlin;
• the opportunity for own development and advancement in an international environment;
• becoming part of a dynamically growing company and a multi-disciplinary team;
• flexible working times and opportunity to work from home.

Positions are initially scheduled to end on 30.06.2025. Renumeration is based on the requirements of the collective bargaining agreement of the federal states (TV-L Brandenburg) with a working time of 24 hours/week. The place of work is Potsdam/Berlin.

Bauhaus Earth welcomes applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion/belief, ascribed disability or sexual orientation and is particularly pleased to receive applications from people with an international history as well as People of Colour.

Please send your application (including letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates and references) by e-mail to ballestrem@bauhauserde.org by October 17, 2022 (end of the day). For inquiries please contact ballestrem@bauhauserde.org .

Unfortunately, it seems like this job is not available for international candidates. Unless you’re eligible for a work visa otherwise, please double-check with the company.