Postdoc: Climate-Responsive Whole-Life Building Design

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is hiring a Post-doc researcher to lead the development of a Whole Life Cycle decision-support framework for climate-responsive buildings within the Horizon Europe WEAVE project.

The role involves developing methodologies to evaluate in-between spaces, collaborating with European partners, and validating results across different contexts. The position is 36 months full-time with possible part-time discussions and potential extension to four years.

Qualifications

• Affinity with sustainability standards, LCA, and circular economy in construction
• Motivation to develop innovative methods addressing real-world challenges in sustainable building renovation
• Experience with research acquisition and project management
• Strong analytical skills and interest in interdisciplinary research
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Good planning skills, scientific rigour and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a Whole Life Cycle decision-support framework integrating environmental, circularity, economic, social and resilience indicators
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, municipalities and industry partners across Europe to validate demonstrators
• Advance design methods and digital decision-support tools for climate-resilient, circular building renovation
• Contribute to project acquisition, editorial work and conference organization within the WEAVE project

Skills

Sustainability standards

LCA

Circular economy

Project management

Interdisciplinary research

Excellent English

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is hiring a Post-doc researcher to lead the development of a Whole Life Cycle decision-support framework for climate-responsive buildings within the Horizon Europe WEAVE project.

The role involves developing methodologies to evaluate in-between spaces, collaborating with European partners, and validating results across different contexts. The position is 36 months full-time with possible part-time discussions and potential extension to four years.