Role Description SAOTA and ARRCC are seeking a highly curious, technically minded and design-sensitive Senior Architectural Researcher to join our Resource Centre team. This role is ideal for an architect or architectural professional who is passionate about materials, systems, technology, innovation, and design research. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our project teams by investigating cutting-edge architectural solutions, emerging technologies, global precedents, regional design considerations, and material innovations from around the world. As a trusted research partner to our architects and designers, you will help uncover solutions to complex project challenges while contributing to the ongoing development of SAOTA and ARRCC's world-class architectural library and resource centre. What You'll Do - Architectural & Technical Research - Research the latest architectural materials, technologies, products, and systems in response to project requirements and design team enquiries. - Develop innovative and globally informed solutions to architectural challenges. - Assess and communicate the technical characteristics, limitations, and opportunities of products and systems. - Provide informed guidance and recommendations to project teams. - Thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple research requests and deadlines may run concurrently. - Topic-Based Research - Conduct focused research on architectural topics and trends. - Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights for project teams. - Project-Specific Research - Undertake detailed research aligned to project briefs and design requirements. - Investigate project-specific topics including: - Materials and product solutions - Regional and cultural context - Vernacular architecture - Design guidelines and regulations - International precedents and case studies - Architectural systems and technologies - AI-Enhanced Research - Leverage approved AI tools including Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and future platforms to enhance research efficiency and output. - Critically evaluate, verify, and cross-check AI-generated information for accuracy and relevance before distribution. - Continuously explore emerging AI technologies and how they can strengthen architectural research practices. - Architectural Trends & Knowledge Sharing - Stay informed on global architectural trends, publications, innovations, and industry developments. - Proactively share relevant insights, new technologies, material innovations, and system solutions with architectural teams. - Act as a knowledge hub for design and technical innovation within the practice. - Resource Centre & Library Development - Curate architectural samples, products, materials, and technical information for inclusion in the SAOTA-ARRCC library. - Contribute to the ongoing refinement and development of both the physical and digital Resource Centre. - Demonstrate strong aesthetic judgment when evaluating materials, products, and systems for inclusion. - Maintain an in-depth understanding of products and systems housed within the library. - Supplier & Industry Engagement - Help establish and maintain a network of SAOTA-approved manufacturers, suppliers, and specialists in strategic regions around the world. - Evaluate products and systems based on quality, suitability, technical performance, and alignment with the SAOTA-ARRCC design aesthetic. - Engage with specialists, manufacturers, and suppliers to gather relevant information and technical expertise. - Represent the Resource Centre and SAOTA-ARRCC professionally in all external interactions. - Design Guidance & Support - Apply strong architectural and aesthetic judgment when recommending materials, systems, and product solutions. - Support project teams through research-driven design considerations and recommendations. Qualifications - Architectural qualification. - Minimum 3 years' relevant experience advantageous. - Technical knowledge of architectural materials and specification processes. - Strong understanding of architectural elements, construction systems, technologies, and their applications. - Ability to accurately interpret briefs, instructions, and research requests. - Excellent attention to detail and ability to work within established systems and document templates. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with fluent English proficiency. - Ability to work effectively both remotely and from the Resource Centre. - Reliable uncapped internet connection with a minimum speed of 20Mbps upload/download. Advantageous Experience - Experience using AI tools for architectural research and information synthesis. - Previous experience working with architectural libraries, resource centres, or knowledge management systems. - Previous experience working within SAOTA. Behavioural Criteria - Passionate About Design & Materials - Research-Driven & Resourceful - Technically Curious - Innovative & Future-Focused - Professional & Collaborative - Accountable & Self-Motivated - Discreet & Trustworthy Benefits - This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of architecture, research, technology, innovation, and design excellence. - Your work will directly influence projects across the globe, helping shape some of the world's most prestigious residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. - If you're passionate about architectural discovery, global design trends, new technologies, and helping world-class designers create extraordinary spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

• Identify gaps in usability and proactively drive improvements. • Conduct competitive research and audits for actionable recommendations. • Partner with product managers and designers on user flows and interactions. • Synthesize user feedback and data to identify pain points. • Drive UX consistency through design systems and best practices. • Support usability testing and define hypotheses.

Role Description This course advances Indigenous and other cultural ways of knowing by introducing students to traditional holistic systems of healing that include sacred plant medicines. This includes short term fieldwork opportunities (typically 8-10 days) among traditional healers and/or entheogenic religious communities where the spiritual and communal dimensions of healing are centre stage. - Students will have the opportunity to learn from traditional healers (shamans, curanderos, madrihnas, etc.) - Observe the ritual and ceremonial bases of healing - Examine the uses of non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) for addressing mental health concerns, personal growth, and improved wellbeing - Emphasis on understanding the cultural context of the healing practice - Neuropharmacology of serotonergic plant medicines - Psychological mechanisms of change - Cultural approaches for self-care This course will be offered virtually. Qualifications - Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline - Advanced knowledge of the course content area Requirements - An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience - If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require - Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training Benefits - Hourly Rate: Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025) - Work Hours: 39 - These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay - Rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified; retro will be paid after the ratification

Join our Team We are hiring a 6G Researcher (Radio Standardization), who has a strong interest in applied research, natural curiosity and should thrive in interacting with a global industry research community, and with experience in evolving radio access network technologies and standards, by developing a new research concept and having it accepted by a technical committee. This role supports Ericsson's mission and vision to be a technology leader in shaping tomorrow's mobile communication networks. What you will do: - Responsible for developing concepts for Ericsson to contribute in the 3GPP RAN4 working group. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical specifications for the 6G RAN standard - Be part of a team developing concepts and working with standardization delegates. - Play a key role in shaping the future of mobile communication by collaborating with industry experts and stakeholders both internally and externally. The skills you bring: - PhD or Master's in electrical engineering or related field. - 5+ years of proven experience in evolving radio access technologies and standards. - Deep knowledge of 5G NR physical layer. Understanding of 5G RAN products and deployments. - Ability to navigate the 3GPP standardization process. - Proficiency in spoken and written English with ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences. - Proficiency in Business level Japanese, and familiar with Japan local eco-system. - Ability to carry out computer simulations. - Strong collaborator in a global environment. Expectation (first 3, 6 & 12 months) & Career path - After 3-6 months you are established in the team and contributes to the team effort. After 12 months you are expected to be established as a technical authority for a sub-domain within the standardization area. - Working as a 6G standardization researcher implies a wide professional network within the company and with customers and is a great platform for future career paths in product design and testing, product management or customer business projects. Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more. Primary country and city: Japan (JP) || Yokohama Req ID: 785040