Overview

A PhD position in Physics, Environmental Sciences at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands. Applications close on 11 Nov 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.

Key facts

Opportunity type: PhD position
Organization: Delft University of Technology
Location: Delft, Netherlands
Field / discipline: Physics, Environmental Sciences
Application deadline: 11 Nov 2026
Funding / compensation: Paid
Duration: See source description
Last source check: No source check recorded

Project description

Original title: PhD Position Natural Building Skins for Heat Resilience

You hold an MSc in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering or a related field.
You have a strong interest in human perception, building physics, building design and climate change.
You are motivated to conduct a combination of experimental research, prototyping and environmental assessments.
You have an affinity with measuring and modelling and analysing indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
You are interested in developing new façade design methods following circular principles.
You enjoy interdisciplinary research and collaborating with academic, industry and public-sector partners.
You have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. For more details, please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Your CV - highlighting examples of projects and/or achievements that demonstrate skills relevant to the advertised position.
Your motivation letter (no more than 600 words) addressing your interests and describing how your experience and plans fit with the position.
Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcipts.
Names and contact information of at least three relevant references (letters not required at this stage).
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What type of opportunity is this and where is it based?: This is a PhD position at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands.
What is the application deadline?: Application deadline: 11 Nov 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the original listing.
Is funding or compensation specified?: Paid. Check the original listing for exact amounts and conditions.
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PhD in Natural Building Skins for Heat Resilience