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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Design for Climate-Adaptive Urbanism
School of Arts, Design and Architecture – Department of Architecture
Location: Otaniemi Campus, Espoo, Finland
Join an international Horizon Europe project and support Aalto’s research growth through grant development in computational desing in the field of urbanism and landscape architecture.
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Computational Design team at the Department of Architecture at Aalto University. This 2.3-year position offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on research in a major EU Horizon Europe project with strategic support for new research initiatives at Aalto. You will contribute to the Horizon Europe project UTOPIZE, which explores the co-creation of sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically engaging public spaces under the New European Bauhaus framework. At the same time, you will play a key role in preparing competitive grant applications and expanding Aalto’s research portfolio in computational design for climate-adaptive urbanism. The position thus bridges cutting-edge EU research with future-oriented academic development, offering international visibility and active engagement with leading partners across Europe.
Your role and goals
As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will:
Your network and team
You will work closely with Professor Dr. Pia Fricker (https://research.aalto.fi/en/persons/prof-dr-pia-fricker), whose professorship in Computational Design advances generative and immersive design methods by integrating geospatial intelligence to address sustainability challenges in urban and landscape systems. Her research group has an established track record in international collaboration and EU-funded projects, and maintains close links with leading academic and professional partners worldwide. The position is based in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University, which offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment bridging architecture, landscape, and urbanism with emerging technologies and sustainability research
Your experience and ambitions
We are seeking a candidate with:
Educational background
Professional qualifications/skills
Technical skills
Language & other skills
What we offer
Our wide range of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, participating actively in diverse research trainings based on your interests and needs. Life on campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through our recruitment site (“Apply now!”) no later than 23:59 (EET) on 15 October 2025. We aim for the selected candidate to start no later than December 2025. Your application should include:
Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via
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For further information on the position: Associate Prof. Dr. Pia Fricker (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi)
For questions related to the application process: hr-arch@aalto.fi
We will review applications as they arrive and may invite suitable candidates for interviews during the application period. You will hear from us no later than the second week of November 2025. We aim for a transparent and equal recruitment process, so feel free to request feedback.
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About Finland
Finland is a safe, politically stable, and well-organized Nordic society, consistently ranked among the world’s most livable countries. It offers a high quality of life, excellent education, and a strong social security system. Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for several consecutive years
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