Postdoctoral Researcher in Energy Efficient Buildings

2 months ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom International Society for Industrial Ecology Full time

About Us

The International Society for Industrial Ecology is a leading organisation dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in sustainable development. Our mission is to inspire innovation and collaboration among academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to address pressing environmental challenges.

We are currently seeking a talented Research Associate to join our team and contribute to our flagship project, BuildZero. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Engineering or a related field and will be responsible for developing new modelling tools and approaches to characterise the existing building stock in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To develop new modelling tools and approaches to characterise the existing building stock in the UK;
  • To combine physical characterisation of buildings with their patterns of use and energy performance;
  • To identify and prioritise key interventions in the UK building sector and its supply chain that lead to a faster reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and material demand;
  • To work effectively in interdisciplinary environments and collaborate with industrial and academic partners.

Requirements:

  • A PhD in Engineering or a related field;
  • Motivation to contribute to the impact of the BuildZero research output on climate change mitigation and material circularity;
  • Modelling and analytical skills, experience working with tools of Industrial Ecology, and ability to work in interdisciplinary environments.

Salary and Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience;
  • The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on sustainable building modelling;
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment;
  • Professional development opportunities.


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