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Are you interested in working on issues related to the cities of the future and sustainable building? Are you motivated by the opportunity to work at the intersection of academia, business, and the public sector? We are now looking for a senior architect/urban planner with a focus on innovation and development. Welcome to contribute to a sustainable future!

About us The Community Building division at RISE is growing in the field of Architecture and Urban Planning. We work with research and innovation to enable the transition to a sustainable society, particularly focusing on the development of designed living environments with a human-centered approach. In close collaboration with academia, civil society, business, and the public sector, we apply a systems thinking approach to urban planning issues related to reuse, mobility, public health, and biodiversity. Key areas of our work include how the design or planning process, that is, the architect's or planner's (digital) tools, can contribute to a sustainable transition.

About the role You will primarily work with a focus on urban development processes and challenges related to sustainability and/or digitalization. Your role includes developing research questions, conducting application work, building knowledge networks, and communicating results. Depending on your background, you will be employed as a project manager or researcher.

We offer you a challenging and enjoyable job in a dynamic environment that provides great development opportunities. You will be part of a driven team of 10 architects, urban planners, and landscape architects. It is a creative, developing, and exciting job where you work closely with other researchers and specialists across many disciplines to discuss ideas and issues. The work requires a good ability to build professional networks and long-term relationships with public entities, companies, decision-makers, and other research institutes. The location for the position is Stockholm, where the rest of the unit is located, alternatively Lund or Gothenburg. Who are you? We are now looking for a driven, engaged architect or urban planner with at least 8+ years of experience. You have analytical skills, are driven, well-organized, and pedagogically skilled. You are motivated by developing projects and ideas together with others.

Further requirements:

• Academic degree as an architect, planning architect, or landscape architect.
• Several years of practical experience in urban development processes or applied urban planning, for example from a municipality or as a consultant.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious:

• Doctorate.
• Experience with a multidisciplinary approach.
• A strong network with actors working for sustainability in the construction and real estate sector.
• Experience in applying for publicly funded research grants (e.g., from Vinnova or Formas).
• Practical experience with digital analysis and modeling tools such as GIS, Revit, and CAD.
• Experience with digital twin work.

Are we right for each other? We cannot promise you an easy task, but we can promise you engaged colleagues and some truly engaging societal challenges to tackle. You will work in a dynamic environment that offers professional and personal development opportunities. With us, you will have freedom and responsibility with good opportunities to develop and build your network. At RISE, the goal is for you to thrive and succeed in your career while contributing to a sustainable society and future! RISE can give you the chance to make a real difference. Welcome with your application! Welcome with your application! If this sounds exciting and you want to know more, please contact unit manager Linda Kummel, +46 73 801 21 04. In RISE's recruitment processes, we do not request a cover letter. Instead, we ask you to answer a number of selection questions that help us better understand your skills and experience in relation to the advertised position. The application deadline is April 6, 2025.

Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO 010 228 41 22, and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010–516 51 61.