Researcher in Assessment of Urban Development Decarbonation and Practice Design Recomm

The position of Researcher in Assessment of Urban Development Decarbonation at Polytechnicpositions in Singapore involves evaluating urban design strategies for sustainability, developing best practice recommendations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. The role includes synthesizing research findings into guidelines for policymakers and engaging in academic publications and discussions.
Position: Researcher in Assessment of Urban Development for Decarbonation and Best Practice Design Recomm[...]
Researcher in Assessment of Urban Development for Decarbonation and Best Practice Design RecommendationsResearcher – Assessment of Urban Development for Decarbonation and Best Practice Design Recommendations100%, Singapore, fixed term

ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities of the world with a strong focus on science and engineering. In 2010 it established the Singapore-ETH Center (SEC) in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) to do interdisciplinary research on pressing problems.

The center currently runs several research programs with the Future Cities Laboratory Global (FCL Global) as one of the programs. It is home to a community of over 100 PhD, Postdoctoral and Professorial researchers working on diverse themes related to sustainable cities and resilient infrastructure systems. In the course of their work, researchers actively collaborate with universities, research institutes, industry, and government agencies with the aim of offering practical solutions.

As part of this role, you will contribute to the development of best practice design recommendations and guidelines for decarbonization and climate-sensitive urban design. Your work will focus on assessing urban development projects, identifying key sustainability strategies, and synthesizing design-based research findings into actionable urban design principles.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Evaluating urban design and planning strategies for decarbonization and climate resilience, incorporating global best practices and case studies.
• Developing best practice design recommendations that integrate regenerative, mitigation, and adaptation strategies for climate-sensitive urban development.
• Assessing urban-scale sustainability frameworks and design proposals to extract innovative solutions for resilient and low-carbon cities.
• Collaborating with researchers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to refine and validate urban design strategies.
• Synthesizing research findings into comprehensive design guidelines that can inform policymakers, urban designers, and planners.
• Contributing to academic publications and technical reports as lead-author or co-author.
• Engaging in workshops, presentations, and discussions with international experts, research institutions, and governmental agencies to communicate findings effectively.
Profile

Mandatory Requirements:

You have:
• A Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• At least five years of combined research and professional experience in urban design, strategic planning, and sustainability-driven development.
• Proven expertise in leading interdisciplinary research and synthesizing urban projects into best practice design recommendations.
• Demonstrable experience in high-level urban design evaluation, integrating climate adaptation, mitigation, and regenerative strategies.
• A proven ability to critically assess diverse urban projects, extract key insights, and develop comprehensive design guidelines for policymakers, planners, and urban designers.
• Extensive experience in consulting for government agencies and international organizations, advising on climate-sensitive urban strategies.
• A strong publication record, contributing to academic research and technical reports on sustainable urban design, WSUD, and resilient city planning.
• Experience in leading interdisciplinary collaborations with policy-makers, designers, and researchers to develop best practice urban solutions and planning recommendations.

You are:
• A highly self-motivated and independent researcher with a proven track record in developing urban design strategies and policy-oriented recommendations.
• An effective communicator, skilled at interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proactive:
You effectively identify potential challenges, set clear research objectives, and consistently meet targets.
• Rational and clear:
You articulate complex urban design and planning concepts in an accessible and structured manner.
• Interpersonal:
You excel at collaborating constructively with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, designers, and fellow researchers.
• Skilled at synthesizing diverse urban development scenarios into clear and actionable best-practice guidelines for decarbonization and climate adaptation.
• Flexible and curious, able to quickly identify, adapt, and apply suitable research methods and analytical tools depending on project requirements.
• Comfortable engaging with international experts and policymakers, presenting findings effectively through written reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Interested in innovative urban development concepts such as climate-sensitive urban design, nature-based solutions, water sensitive urban design (WSUD), sustainable urbanism, and sustainable development policy frameworks.

Significantly Beneficial Attributes:
• Proven ability to develop best practice urban design and planning recommendations aligned with global climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Experienced in working with…