Professor of Environmental Architecture and Urban Space

The goal of the position is organisation of research and teaching in the field of evidence-based design methods and respective environmental analyses of buildings and urban spaces.

RESEARCH:

• Organise and lead research in environmental responsive architecture and urban design, emphasizing passive strategies, resource efficiency, well-being, and climate adaptation.
• Maintain a strong record of publications in high-impact journals, present at international conferences, and secure competitive national and international research funding.
• Collaborate with other departmental units on shared research areas such as energy, microclimate, and digital design.
• Contribute to the international scientific community through research networks, grant evaluations, and editorial activities.

TEACHING:

• Deliver innovative teaching in sustainable architecture and urban design, integrating environmental performance analysis, digital and parametric design tools, and real-world problem solving.
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students to ensure timely completion of their research.
• Mentor colleagues and participate in the development of teaching programs.

DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

• Take a leadership role in the field of study within the department, organizing professional development and academic initiatives.
• Promote the field through public engagement, conferences, and visibility-enhancing activities for the University.
• Participate in professional bodies, scientific advisory boards, and editorial committees to advance the discipline.

Salary for the position is 3 500 €/month, with the possibility of additional remuneration contingent upon external research funding secured by the appointee.

Additional information: Professor Kimmo Lylykangas, Head of the Academy of Architecture and Urban Studies; kimmo.lylykangas@taltech.ee.

• A PhD in architecture.
• Substantial research experience in environmental responsive architecture and urban design, with a focus on the built environment in northern climates.
• A strong publication record, equivalent in volume to at least three doctoral theses.
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding as principal investigator and effectively conducting research projects.
• Significant teaching experience (minimum 5 years) at undergraduate and graduate levels, including the development of course programs and pedagogical activities at an institution of higher education.
• Experience in supervising master's and doctoral theses, including at least one successfully defended doctoral thesis as primary supervisor.
• Expertise in integrating environmental performance analysis tools from building to urban scale with parametric design, and applying methods for evidence-based design, optimization, and design exploration.
• Other academic merits, such as: conference presentations, international research collaboration, research dissemination, editorial or reviewer roles for scientific journals, membership in scientific committees, evaluator roles for international funding bodies, and development of design tools.
• Language skills: Estonian* (intermediate), English (advanced).

*Candidates who do not possess an intermediate level of Estonian proficiency at the time of appointment are expected to attain this level within three years of assuming the position.

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in English by 27.02.2026 at the latest by clicking “Apply Now”:

• a motivation letter;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree and has acquired the required education;
• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the tenured professor post set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation Annexes 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (required in case of university staff only) or the applicant's free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (required from external applicants only);
• a vision or an action plan for the following period of employment (the maximum total length: 1,500 words).
• any other documents deemed important by the applicant.

Contact for additional information on the documents required for applying and the recruitment process: TalTech Human Resources Office, email konkurss@taltech.ee.

TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (TalTech) is Estonia’s leading institution for research and innovation in engineering, technology, and architecture, dedicated to addressing global challenges through sustainable and forward-looking solutions.

THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE conducts cutting-edge research and delivers high-quality education in the built environment, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across architecture, urban design, and civil engineering. Within the department, THE ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN STUDIES focuses on advancing research-based knowledge and professional practice in environmentally responsive architecture, urban design, and sustainable development. The Academy integrates innovative design, research, and education to support the creation of resilient, sustainable, and livable urban environments.

TalTech has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.