Ph D scholarship on Bio-based prefabricated facade systems for low-disruptive zero emission building renovation

(ref. BAP-2024-713)
Laatst aangepast: 15/11/24

The Ph D position in the Science, Engineering and Technology group at KU Leuven is supervised by Prof. Jan Wurm from the research group “Architectural Engineering” of the Department of Architecture, Sint-Lucas Brussels and Ghent Campuses and by Prof. Chiara Piccardo from the research group “Building Physics and Sustainable Design” of the Department of Civil Engineering, Ghent and Aalst Campuses, under the cutting edge collaborative research project ‘Digi Fab - Digital Process Chain for Energy Renovations Using Prefabrication’, funded by the EU Horizon program.
The Ph D position is primarily based at the Leuven Campus (Arenberg), with research periods at the Ghent Campus. It is envisaged that the Ph D Candidate will carry put regular visits to our key industry partner in Austria.

KU Leuven is a highly international university that ranks among the best in the world in terms of research and innovation. It is spread over several campuses in Flanders (Belgium). The Architectural Engineering research group aims for innovation in the design of buildings by approaching architecture from an integrated design engineering point of view. The emphasis is on the technical aspects of architecture: structure, materials, services, and comfort requirements are considered in a multidisciplinary setting in order quantify, assess, and improve the quality, cost, and sustainability of buildings and the built environment. One growing research line is the exploration of bio-based building materials and construction methods to develop and test novel building systems taking full advantage of bio-based materials, processes and properties within the context of a regenerative, circular bioeconomy. The research group Building Physics and Sustainable Design carries out performance analysis of buildings in their environment, using methods for holistic design, construction and operation of high performance buildings.

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Project

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with the following attributes:

• We offer a full-time appointment in a doctoral fellowship (net wage equals net wage scale 43) to pursue your professional development in a stimulating, international and inter-disciplinary research environment.
• You will be appointed for the duration of 1 year, extendable to a maximum of 4 years in total (depending on positive interim evaluations).
• Besides opportunities offered by the research group, further doctoral training for Ph D candidates is provided by the KU Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School (https://set.kuleuven.be/phd), known for its strong focus on both future academics and scientifically trained professionals who valorise their expertise and competences in a non-academic context. More information on the training opportunities can be found via the following link: https://set.kuleuven.be/phd/dopl/training.htm.
• An international work environment with dedicated colleagues, situated in the hearth of Europe. The Leuven and Ghent Campuses are a welcoming facility located a few minutes away from the historical city centres. Furthermore, both cities are located in a strategic position, with excellent transport connections to the main cities of Belgium and neighbourhood countries. Further information can be found on the website of the university: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/life-at-ku-leuven
  

You can apply for this job no later than December 15, 2024 via the online application tool

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