PhD: Nature-Based Building Skins for Climate-Resilient Homes

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health insurance discounts

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD candidate in Architectural Engineering + Technology and the Department of Materials, Mechanics, Management and Design. You will research nature-based building skins, climate-responsive façades, and co-creation with residents.

This 4-year program offers a competitive Dutch university salary and a 38-hour week, with a flexible compensation package, including health-insurance discounts and relocation support to aid innovative

Qualifications

• MSc in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in human perception, building physics and climate change.
• Motivated to conduct experimental research, prototyping and environmental assessments.
• Affinity with measuring, modelling and analysing indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Enjoy interdisciplinary research with academic, industry and public-sector partners.
• Excellent oral and written English communication; Graduate Schools Admission Requirements reference.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on nature-based building skins for climate-resilient retrofit of dwellings.
• Develop and prototype nature-based façade solutions with residents and partners.
• Co-create with stakeholders and perform real-world testing and modelling.
• Translate findings into design requirements for scalable retrofits.
• Collaborate within AE&T and Materials, Mechanics, Management and Design groups.

Skills

human perception

building physics

building design

climate change

experimental research

prototyping

environmental assessments

measurement & modelling

interdisciplinary research

communication in English

Education

MSc in architecture or related field

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD candidate in Architectural Engineering + Technology and the Department of Materials, Mechanics, Management and Design. You will research nature-based building skins, climate-responsive façades, and co-creation with residents.

This 4-year program offers a competitive Dutch university salary and a 38-hour week, with a flexible compensation package, including health-insurance discounts and relocation support to aid innovative