PhD Researcher: Adaptive Reuse Decisions for Buildings

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customisable compensation package

Discounts on health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD researcher to develop decision processes and strategies for adaptive reuse of buildings across Europe. You will map, analyze and test decision frameworks with stakeholders, focusing on Whole Life Cycle Global Warming Potential, Life Cycle Costing, technical performance and circularity.

Working within the Horizon Europe project ReEnsemble, you will disseminate findings through publications, conferences and workshops, collaborating with

Qualifications

• MSc in Architecture, Real Estate or related discipline, or will graduate within three months.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong academic writing skills.
• Interest in decision-making, adaptive reuse and sustainable building practices.
• Able to organise research independently and work in a structured way.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Keen to collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international research team.
• Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage for Dutch case studies.

Responsibilities

• Map and analyse existing decision-making processes and strategies for adaptive reuse across Europe.
• Develop improved approaches that strengthen Whole Life Cycle Global Warming Potential, Life Cycle Costing, technical performance and circularity in decision-making.
• Test, refine and validate the decision framework with asset owners and industry partners across Europe.
• Disseminate findings through scientific publications, conferences and practitioner engagement.

Skills

Excellent English

Independent researcher

Stakeholder engagement

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Architecture, Real Estate or related

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD researcher to develop decision processes and strategies for adaptive reuse of buildings across Europe. You will map, analyze and test decision frameworks with stakeholders, focusing on Whole Life Cycle Global Warming Potential, Life Cycle Costing, technical performance and circularity.

Working within the Horizon Europe project ReEnsemble, you will disseminate findings through publications, conferences and workshops, collaborating with