Research Collaborator(s) – Placemaking Bangladesh

Architecture
Written By abdelhamead rasslan

Placemaking Bangladesh is seeking one Dhaka-based research collaborator for a three-month research engagement (February 2026 through April 2026) focused on the documentation and computational modeling of informal design (urban informality) and fabrication practices in Bangladesh. The project is structured as an academically rigorous reverse-engineering study, utilizing BIM-based methods to formalize non-standard construction intelligence.

Time Commitment

Approximately 7 to 10 hours per week, scheduled with flexibility.

Involvement Benefits

  • Co-authorship on an international SJR Q1 journal publication.

  • Research mentorship with emphasis on documentation methodology and BIM-for-informality workflows.

  • Formal letter of recommendation explicitly suited for graduate school admission or academic research pathways.

  • Full compensation for fieldwork expenses, including transportation, food, tools, and other research-related costs; reimbursements will be provided retrospectively upon receipt submission.

Eligibility

  • Recent graduates or final-year students in architecture or a related field — last three graduation cycles, provided they are not enrolled in a graduate programme.

  • Familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit, Rhino, or Grasshopper is encouraged, although not mandatory.

  • Prior experience in field-based documentation or exposure to traditional fabrication environments is an advantage.

Application Requirements
Applicants are requested to submit by 26 December 2025:

  • An academic CV.

  • A 500-word statement outlining suitability for the role, emphasising research interest, relevant methodological or technical experience, and familiarity with informal or vernacular spatial systems.

    Expression of interest can be submitted at: https://forms.gle/qS8ZmwQwDTBQ9Zny8

Are you interested in collaborating on this research theme beyond the current call? reach out to Placemaking Bangladesh at placemakingbangladesh@gmail.com.

abdelhamead rasslan