Research Architect at SAOTA

• 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.

What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Criteria:

• 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.

Behavioral Traits:

• 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.