Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in AI-Driven Conceptual Structural Design for Steel Reuse

What we offer

We offer a 3-year, part-time (75%) doctoral research position in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented academic environment. Your primary workplace will be the Professorship of Structural Design at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where you will work as part of a dynamic research team and benefit from excellent working conditions. The position also includes one or more research stays with the Additive Manufacturing and Automation in Construction (AMAC) research group at the University of Bologna, providing opportunities for close collaboration within the project’s international research network. Employment is with appropriate remuneration in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States (TV-L E13). The position will start on 15 January 2027. At TUM, we are committed to increasing the number of female employees, and we strongly encourage applications from women. The position is suitable for people with disabilities. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance.

What we expect from you

Candidates should hold a Master of Science (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A demonstrated interest in computational structural design and strong programming skills, particularly in Python, are essential. Experience in steel engineering, geometry processing, additive manufacturing, and machine learning is highly desirable. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required; proficiency in German is advantageous but not mandatory. We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive researcher who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and international environment, demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, and is committed to advancing cutting-edge research.

Information about the application process

We look forward to receiving your application via e-mail to recruitment.sd@ed.tum.de by 20 October 2026. Applications sent to any other email address will not be considered. Your application should include a cover letter (max. 2 pages), CV (max. 5 pages), and a list of relevant publications (max. 5 pages). The maximum file size of your application should not exceed 10 MB, and all documents should be in PDF format.

Prof. Dr. Pierluigi D’Acunto Technical University of Munich TUM School of Engineering and Design Professorship of Structural Design Arcisstraße 21, 0507.EG.730 80333 Munich, Germany

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.