PhD scholarship on Bio-based prefabricated facade systems for low-disruptiv

at  KU Leuven

PHD SCHOLARSHIP ON BIO-BASED PREFABRICATED FACADE SYSTEMS FOR LOW-DISRUPTIVE ZERO EMISSION BUILDING RENOVATION

(ref. BAP-2024-713)
Laatst aangepast: 15/11/24
The PhD 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 ‘DigiFab - Digital Process Chain for Energy Renovations Using Prefabrication’, funded by the EU Horizon program.
The PhD position is primarily based at the Leuven Campus (Arenberg), with research periods at the Ghent Campus. It is envisaged that the PhD 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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PROFILE

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

• You have a Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Building Technology, Architecture, Timber Construction, Civil Engineering (Technology), or Product Design with emphasis on (bio-based) building systems.
• As the employment should start as soon as possible, in the case of non-EU candidates, a valid visum or the ability to obtain one at short notice is a requirement.
• You have relevant theoretical and practical experience in building technology, bio-based materials and building physics, sustainability and life cycle assessment. Professional experience is an asset.
• You have well-developed written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of the German language is an asset.
• You are proactive, with a demonstrable ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• You are willing to travel between the Leuven and Ghent Campuses and also to spend a research stay for secondment in another research institution in Austria.
• You have excellent time management, communication, and coordination skills, dealing with a number of different project partners.

• Carry out research to the highest scientific standards, including theoretical and experimental work