Health Research
Post Doctoral Fellowship
Posted on 3/15/2023
INACTIVE
HKS

1,001-5,000 employees

Global design firm specializing in architecture and urban planning
Company Overview
HKS, Inc. is a global design firm that fosters a culture of diverse, creative minds committed to delivering elegant solutions across various industries. Their competitive advantage lies in their dedicated research team, which focuses on improving outcomes for all stakeholders, demonstrating their commitment to technical innovation. As industry leaders, they are mindful of their impact on the environment, underlining their commitment to sustainability and the well-being of all life.
Consulting
Real Estate

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1939

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

5%
Locations
Washington, DC, USA • Detroit, MI, USA • Dallas, TX, USA • Chicago, IL...
Experience Level
Entry
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Expert
Requirements
  • Must be a current doctoral candidate or PhD in a design, technology, or social science field
  • Typically 3+ years of working experience in healthcare design research
  • Environmental and Social Governance related accreditation preferred
  • Proficiency preferred in one or more of the following skills: physical and digital prototyping, research methodology, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, academic and industry writing, common digital workflows, and design tools such as Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and Adobe Suite
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of sensor technology, parametric design and construction, scripting languages such as C# and Python, digital simulation and analysis, and digital fabrication workflows preferred
  • Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
  • Knowledge of the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
  • Knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes preferred
  • Strong graphic, visualization and representation skills to communicate design ideas
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
  • Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
  • Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
Responsibilities
  • Participates in designing and conducting research studies related to architectural design
  • Provides research support to design projects
  • Participates in communicating research findings in both peer-reviewed forums and mainstream media
  • Works on architectural projects as a subject matter advisor and design researcher
  • Provides knowledge gained through studies to the firm with experiential exhibitions, workshops, and presentations
  • Develops methods for exploring and testing design concepts at the intersection of computation, construction, and cognition
  • Works with research and design teams to collect and analyze data
  • Assists design teams with the development of prototypes and translation of design intent with innovative fabrication techniques
  • Manages administrative duties for events, experiments, and testing of ideas in the Lab
  • Assists with the development of digital tools for design analysis providing services and training to design teams
  • Spends an assigned amount of time working with or advising on one focused research project in the Incubator, the HKS practice-led research program
  • Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as needed
  • Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
  • Demonstrates systems thinking
  • May assist in explorations with design teams, ranging from low fidelity rapid prototypes to immersive environments
  • Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and an appreciation for the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
  • Becomes skilled in fostering and maintaining a collaborative professional working relationship with project teams and enterprise teams
  • Fosters awareness of and assists in advancing the firm's principles of 'design excellence' in the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design