Job Notification: PhD Position on Buildings’ Resilience to Climate Change

Chalmers University of Technology is offering an exciting PhD opportunity focusing on building resilience in response to future climate changes, specifically warmer and more humid conditions in Sweden. This role is part of a pioneering research initiative to enhance building design, construction, and operation in changing climates, with a focus on innovative, sustainable materials.

Project Overview
The research project explores how climate change, particularly increasing temperatures and humidity, impacts buildings. Sweden’s warmer, more humid future climate poses risks, including increased mold growth and reduced ventilation efficiency. The project aims to provide definitive solutions for industry and policymakers to prevent moisture damage, enhance indoor comfort, and mitigate economic costs.

Major Responsibilities
The candidate’s primary task will be to:

• Develop a theoretical framework based on literature reviews.
• Formulate problem statements.
• Choose appropriate methodologies and critically analyze the findings.

Qualification Requirements

• An MSc in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields.
• Experience with building design, simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python), and energy efficiency.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Contract Terms and Application
The position is full-time for up to 4 years, with a potential start date in November 2024. Applications must include a CV, personal letter, thesis copies, and attested transcripts. The deadline to apply is October 14, 2024.

For detailed information and application instructions, visit Chalmers Job Portal.