Research Assistant 2 (Craig lab - thermal mass)

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Position Summary:

Lab: Prof. Salmaan Craig, School of Architecture.

Research project: Experimental study of thermal mass in naturally ventilated buildings with low carbon materials. Investigating the effectiveness of surface features optimized for heat transfer.

Duties: Preparation of concrete and wood-based materials samples. Thermal property measurements of materials samples (C-Therm Trident). Design and fabrication of concrete and wood-based test panels. Heat exchange experiments with test panels in programmable climate chamber. Data analysis (Mathematica or Matlab). Preparation of publication content. Lab inventory.

Qualifications (skills / experience):
Concrete casting. CNC wood cutting. Digital parametric modelling (Rhino + Grasshopper or similar). Data analysis and programming (Mathematica or Matlab). Thermal property measurements (C-Therm Trident or similar). Heat-exchanger design theory. Masters degree in architecture or engineering.

Hourly Salary:

$30.00

Hours per Week:

14 (Part time)

Location:

MacDonald Harrington

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-07

Position End Date:

2024-08-16

Deadline to Apply:

2024-03-19

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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