Ph.D. position (H017001 ASSISTANT - R1): Design for deconstruction and reuse of hybrid timber-concrete composite systems

1 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Primorska

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Slovenia

Application Deadline

15 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The University of Primorska are seeking a dynamic and motivated PhD candidate to work on development and evaluation of deconstructable timber-concrete composite systems. The researcher will be employed at the University of Primorska in the Buildings Group and become a doctoral candidate at the University of Primorska (as part of the Ph.D. study program: Renewable Materials for Healthy Built Environments).

Goals and Tasks

This PhD research will aim to address the growing demand for sustainable construction practices by developing innovative solutions that consider circularity of buildings with focus on hybrid timber-concrete composite systems. This will be achieved by exploring ways to enhance the environmental aspects of hybrid timber-concrete systems through design for deconstruction and material reuse. The candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting literature review to understand existing methodologies and challenges.
• Developing novel design solutions that prioritize and enable easy disassembly and material recovery.
• Performing advanced experimental and analytical methods to assess the structural capacity and other implications of the developed solutions.
• Disseminating research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of these areas: timber engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, wood technology, or closely related fields. Applicants who are in the final semester of their master’s program can also apply, provided that the graduation date will be prior to July 2024.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary international research environment,
• Ability to formulate and communicate new research ideas (e.g., research proposal preparation).
• Fulfill the requirements for doctoral students at the University of Primorska. For more details, see:

https://www.famnit.upr.si/en/education/doctoral/renew-mat

https://www.famnit.upr.si/en/education/enrolment

Desirable (but not mandatory) requirements/skills

• Prior research experience with timber or engineered wood products,
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and simulation tools,
• Proficiency in structural design and analysis.

 

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Additional Information
Benefits

What we offer:

• No Ph.D. tuition fee,
• Opportunity to participate in other ongoing prestigious European projects.

Employment opportunities, admissions policies, activities, services, and the facilities of the University of Primorska do not exclude any person based on race, color, age, sex, gender, religion, national origin, or disability. In processing your application, the GDPR will be respected and your information will not be shared outside of the relevant staff at the University of Primorska. By submitting your application, you agree that the data you provide be reviewed by these organizations.

Selection process

How to apply

The applicants should send:

• Curriculum vitae (including short descriptions of all prior educations, qualifications, and research or work experiences)
• Motivation letter for this doctoral position (maximum one A4 page)
• List of publications (if applicable)

to this email address: [email protected] In the title (subject) of your email please write: PhD Hybrid Timber-Concrete. All materials should be in English and submitted in PDF format no later than 15th of March 2024.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information about the research topic, please contact Assist. Prof. Mohammad Derikvand, PhD (email address: [email protected] ).

The University of Primorska reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, extend the application period, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Primorska, UP IAM

Country

Slovenia

City

Koper

Postal Code

6000

Street

Muzejski trg 2

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Koper

Website

https://www.upr.si/en

Street

Muzejski trg 2

Postal Code

6000

STATUS: EXPIRED