Ph.D. Studies
We welcome Ph.D. candidates eager to pursue rigorous research at the intersection of AI and architectural or urban-planning practice — research grounded in real-world constraints and developed together with municipal and industry partners.
About This Position
- Shape a research agenda around a real planning or design problem
- Develop methods and tools, and validate them empirically
- Work with real-world data, often alongside partner feedback
- Publish throughout the Ph.D., frequently as first author
- Contribute to lab infrastructure where relevant (datasets, benchmarks, tools)
- Fully funded, project-based position
What We Do
AAIRL focuses on concrete challenges in urban design and planning where AI can extend human capability. Our core research directions include:
- Human–AI interaction in design
- Generative architectural and urban design
- Built-environment analysis
- Built-environment simulation
What We Look For
- Strong motivation for research and writing
- Quantitative or computational skills (machine learning, statistics, simulation, optimization — any combination works)
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the group
- Backgrounds welcome from architecture, computer science, engineering, urban studies, and related fields
How to Apply
Our lab offers project-funded Ph.D. positions. To express interest, email Dr. Haya Brama with the subject line “Ph.D. inquiry” and include:
- CV
- Transcripts
- A short paragraph describing your interests and relevant experience
- (Optional) A writing sample, portfolio, GitHub profile, or previous thesis
More details are available on Ariel University’s Ph.D. website.