Computational Design / BIM Specialist (m/w/d) — ETH Zürich

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Computational Design / BIM Specialist (m/f/d)

100%, Zurich, temporary

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ETH Zurich is launching a pioneering research project directly related to building practice. The HIL building on Campus Hönggerberg is transformed into a Living Lab. The building in need of renovation will be rebuilt and expanded. Professorships in the Department of Architecture (D-ARCH) as well as Construction, Environment and Geomatics (D-BAUG) will research and plan the renovation of the HIL building in the sense of circular construction in the coming years. The aim is to further develop sustainable design and construction in the existing company and to demonstrate it in an exemplary manner on a real planning and construction project.

We are looking for dedicated architects with in-depth digital understanding to help build and develop the digital infrastructure of the Living Lab HIL. They design complex digital planning workflows, combine design and parametric thinking, manage BIM data exchange with the overall performance team and develop computational tools to achieve our ambitious research goals. Due to the project, the position has a multi-year, temporary focus. We initially issue a one-year contract with an extension option.

Job description

Taking on this project-related role They focus on the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Digital planning: Development of the digital design and planning process of the Living Lab HIL planning team. Consulting, training and technical support of the project team and researchers regarding digital tools, coding concepts and collaborative development environments (e.g. GitHub, AI systems).
• Computational Design: Development and application of parametric design methods and designs with Rhino/Grasshopper and own scripts. Testing new methods and technologies at the interface of architecture, design, technology and research.
• BIM Management: Development, implementation and optimization of digital workflows for complex, interdisciplinary planning processes as well as control and quality assurance of the BIM data exchange between Living Lab HIL and the external overall performance team.
• Knowledge Management & AI: Building knowledge management and implementing AI tools in the planning process.
• Contact person Input projects: contact person for research projects at the interface to digital planning. Participatory development of software tools in cooperation with specialized teams (e.g. in the field of software development).
• Interface Visualization & XR: Selective support in the preparation of project data for highly developed architectural visualizations in the field of VR/AR.

Profile

To ideally meet the requirements of this demanding position, bring the following profile:

• Education: Successfully completed university degree in architecture (ETH, FH or comparable university degree) with a pronounced specialization in the field of computational design or digital fabrication. Strong architectural understanding as well as a secure sense of design, space, form and visual quality.
• Computational Design: In-depth experience with parametric design, generative methods and digital design processes.
• BIM knowledge with innovation aspirations: proven experience in dealing with BIM systems and the corresponding exchange formats with the aspiration to further develop the status quo.
• Software and programming skills: Compellingly excellent knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper as well as in-depth programming experience in Python. Experience with CAAD / BIM applications such as Revit or Archicad as well as with software interfaces and structured development processes (e.g. GitHub).
• AI competence: interest in current AI developments