At a glance
- Opportunity
- PhD position
- Location
- Delft, Netherlands
- Funding / pay
- paid
- Application source
- AcademicTransfer
Project summary
- Mapping integrated construction and renovation strategies, covering structural systems, façades and building systems equipment across different building typologies, climatic conditions and hazard contexts.
- Developing a catalogue of pre-evaluated configurations, supporting informed selection of resilient and circular construction and renovation options.
- Assisting in the integration of assessed technologies and pathways into decision-ready parametric datasets and a structured database, enabling direct integration into AURORA digital planning workflows.
- Applying the framework in real-time in a Dutch urban neighborhood.
- You have a MSc degree in Building Sciences, such as Architectural Engineering, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline;
- You have demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following areas: circular construction, resilience analysis, building technologies, building performance;
- You have demonstrated experience in multi-scale approaches linking materials, components, buildings and urban systems and quantitative performance assessment methods;
- Knowledge of GIS, digital workflows or programming (e.g. Python) is an advantage;
- You have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. For more details, please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
- Knowledge of Dutch is considered a plus;
- You are able to work independently and as part of a team, and to build collaborative, interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary networks;
- You are motivated to develop innovative methods to support circular and resilient transformation of the built environment.
- The contact information for two references (letters not required at this stage).
- Your MSc thesis and, if applicable, one or two notable publications you have authored.
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
Application documents
- 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.
- Your undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
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How to apply
Apply via AcademicTransfer before 4 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.
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