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Ready to Shape the Future of Architectural Design? Apply now and let your research fuel creativity and innovation at SAOTA/ARRCC. This is more than a job, it's your chance to be at the forefront of architectural exploration and innovation. Join us! Please note that only candidates currently residing in Cape Town will be considered for this role.

Research Architect

Location

South Africa

Posted

11 days ago

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0

Seniority

Mid Level

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Job Description

Research Architect

SAOTA

Role Description Join Our Team as a Research Architect. Are you a detail-oriented architect with a passion for research, innovation, and enhancing design workflows? SAOTA/ARRCC is seeking a Research Architect to play a pivotal role in curating and developing knowledge-based content to support and optimize our corporate Architectural and Design environment. What You'll Do - Research Excellence: - Discover the latest materials, technologies, and systems in architecture and design. - Stay at the forefront of architectural trends and translate insights into actionable knowledge. - Curate and expand SAOTA/ARRCC's digital and physical knowledge library. - Maintain industry standards, including global and regional regulations, statistics, and competitive trends. - Collaborate with the Resource Centre and internal teams to cross-reference and validate materials, suppliers, and manufacturers. - Share research findings and foster engagement within the studio. - Content Development: - Conduct topic-specific research on architectural design, theory, history, and sustainability. - Develop technical content to integrate into manuals, guidelines, and templates, ensuring it aligns with SAOTA/ARRCC's brand and standards. - Articulate and share research findings globally with impeccable accuracy and contextual relevance. Qualifications - Master's qualification in Architecture with 5+ years of post-qualification experience. - Strong technical knowledge of architectural materials, elements, and systems. - Experience in architectural research is a plus. - Exceptional communication skills in English (written and verbal). - Ability to produce polished, well-referenced documents within structured templates. - Proficiency in remote work, with access to a reliable 20Mbps+ internet connection. Requirements - Professional, accountable, and resourceful. - Passionate about architectural materials, technology, and sustainability. - Dynamic, proactive, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude. - Able to manage confidential information with discretion. Benefits - Be part of an innovative and globally recognized team where research drives design excellence. - Opportunity to collaborate with top talent and contribute to meaningful projects. - Push the boundaries of architectural research. Company Description Ready to Shape the Future of Architectural Design? Apply now and let your research fuel creativity and innovation at SAOTA/ARRCC. This is more than a job, it's your chance to be at the forefront of architectural exploration and innovation. Join us! Please note that only candidates currently residing in Cape Town will be considered for this role.

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