Research Fellow (Cultural-E Project)

• Responsible for oversight and delivery of the H2020 project CULTURAL-E        

• Collaborative and dynamic international team

• High level proficiency in English and working rights in Spain

• Full time, ongoing position. Competitive salary offered- negotiable based on experience

• Based in Barcelona, flexible work environment including remote working

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Who is RMIT Europe?

We’re the creative and dynamic European hub of RMIT University – a multi-sector university of technology, design, and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally.

Based in the heart of Barcelona, our focus is on successfully extending RMIT’s international engagement and strategically growing the University’s collaborative research and education activity in Europe.

We facilitate RMIT's collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe, Australia, and Asia to deliver local impact.

We’re a collaborative and dynamic international team, passionate about driving impact through our work, celebrating our achievement, and having fun along the way.

Let’s talk about the role.

The Research Fellow will be based at RMIT Europe, and the primary focus will be to deliver on RMIT Europe’s objectives under the H2020 project CULTURAL-E, for which RMIT Europe is the coordinator of a work programme and a contributor to other work programmes. The project started in October 20219 and will end in September 2024.

CULTURAL-E aims to define modular and replicable solutions for Plus Energy Houses (PEHs), accounting for climate and cultural differences, while engaging all key players involved in the building life cycle; to create comfortable, efficient, and affordable indoor environments. CULTURAL-E will develop technologies and solution sets that are tailorable to specific contexts and energy demands, as well as performing a comprehensive optimization of the value/cost ratio of PEHs. Sets of design-for-assembly technologies will be produced and driven by a careful mapping of European climates, building archetypes, and cultural and social factors. The CULTURAL-E solution sets are the result of a user-centric design process and aim to achieve and affordably maintain the best indoor environmental conditions. To increase the replicability of the solutions and the adoption of a “cultural-centric” design, key market players involved in the PEH development are supported by dedicated tools and guidelines that will assist the development of robust, inclusive business models.

The role will involve leading the cultural and social inputs into the project from a social science perspective, managing the relevant programme, conducting a major literature review on social and cultural practices in energy efficient buildings, and working across partners and stakeholders from other disciplines to communicate key concepts about how people use buildings. They will also be required to interview stakeholders including occupants, using semi-structured interview methods and analysis. The role includes conducting the activities of the project, coordinating, and attending meetings, workshops, and compiling the deliverables of the project along with regular reporting to the lead partners.

One of the expected outcomes is also new opportunities for the partners to collaborate in seeking research funding beyond CULTURAL-E. The Research Fellow will also support RMIT Europe in liaising with partners to pro-actively drive the development of creative and strategic project proposals, the coordination of projects and in particular, writing content for these proposals.

About the team.

You’ll be joining an ambitious (and fun-loving) team of experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference and delivering real impact. Benefits of working at RMIT Europe include hybrid working arrangements, flexible salary benefits (transport, health insurance, childcare, and restaurants) and free languages classes.

Let’s talk about you.

Big impact, Innovation, Leadership, Flexibility, Grow together

• You will have a relevant tertiary qualification (PhD preferred) and proven research experience in social science of energy efficient buildings.

• You will have research experience (industry and/or academic) in social science of energy efficient buildings, ideally including social practice theoretical approaches.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• You can engage with diverse stakeholders spanning science, public sector, and industry.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality competitive grant applications.

• You will be able to clearly communicate research results, concepts, and knowledge.

• Proven ability to work effectively both as a member of a research team and independently when required, to meet project outcomes and milestones.

• Experience in event/conference preparation and workshop facilitation.

What will you be accountable for?

As directed by the CULTURAL-E academic lead:

1. Assume responsibility for day-to-day oversight of CULTURAL-E project implementation, delivery, management, and reporting:

• Prepare documentation and materials around coordination, governance, and management of the project, and progress reports.

• Liaise with partners including the lead for all project deliverables and reporting.

• Collate results of project activities and assist in the preparation of project deliverables and publications.

• Contribute to successful project delivery by completing assigned work at the required level and within agreed timeframes.

2. Prepare research grant applications, particularly targeting large scale projects with major societal impact with key partners.

3. Facilitate the development of new collaborations between RMIT University and European researchers from academia and industry.

As directed by the Senior Manager EU Project Office:

1. Contribute to the development of grant applications building one’s own area of expertise and the experiences and knowledge generated through the project 2. Participate in annual work planning and performance management processes.

3. Perform other duties that may be required for the efficient operation of the RMIT Europe team.

Here’s how to apply:

Send us your CV and cover letter addressing why you’re the best person for the position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button indicated above. For more details, please see the position description below or contact Clara Caminal via email [email protected]

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-research-fellow-cultural-e-project.pdf

Applications Close:
15 Jan 2023 11.59 pm

RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University, one of Australia's largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona, we're focused on expanding RMIT’s reputation as a global university of technology, design and enterprise.