Postdoctoral Fellows
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds — architecture, design, geography, urban planning, and beyond — not only those with a strong quantitative or computational background. What matters most is curiosity, rigor, and a genuine interest in high-impact work in urban AI, computational design, spatial analytics, or data-driven planning.
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 in high-quality journals and conferences
- 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
- Urban AI and machine learning for design and planning decision support
- Human–AI interaction for design tools
- Spatial analytics, simulation, and benchmarking
- Applied research with public and private partners
Funding Opportunities
- Ladislav Šmejda Postdoctoral Fellowship — for researchers from the Czech Republic
- Zuckerman STEM Leadership program — for researchers from the USA and Canada
- Ministry of Science and Technology — for returning Israeli scientists
- Israel Science Foundation — for Social Science research
How to Apply
Our lab offers project-funded postdoctoral positions. To apply, send a single PDF document (max. 10MB) to Dr. Haya Brama with the subject line “Postdoctoral application.” The PDF should include:
- CV
- A cover letter describing your research interests and fit with AAIRL
- Up to 3 publications or work samples
More details are available on Ariel University’s postdoc website.