Postdoc in life cycle optimisation of existing buildings based on AI

We invite applicants for a postdoc position in a multidisciplinary project that aims to improve renovation planning for existing buildings. The project interacts closely with contiguous disciplines and the industry. 

Information about the project
This project aims towards developing an automatized workflow to identify optimization potentials in renovation planning of existing buildings. Using machine learning and only remotely available data, the models of the existing buildings are generated. Then, the optimal renovation measures are identified with regards to life cycle GHG emissions and costs. Finally, the project supports increasing the renovation rate and saving large amounts of GHG emissions.The project will be carried out at the Research Group of Sustainable building at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a postdoctoral fellow is to pursue your research and lead a work package in the project while being an active member in the research group. This includes developing scientific concepts and communicating research results both verbally and in writing. The position may also include some departmental duties, such as teaching up to a maximum of 20 %. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you need a PhD in architecture, engineering, computer science or other fields relevant to the description of the project. Previous experiences with Life Cycle Assessment and energy simulation of buildings are essential. Furthermore, basic programming skills and experiences with computational optimizers are important. The position requires oral and written communication skills in English. Communication skills in Swedish are also meritorious.

You are expected to take initiatives, work independently when needed and take responsibility for your work. Furthermore, the project interacts closely with adjacent disciplines and industrial partners. Thus you need to have significant collaborative skills. Finally, you need to be able to disseminate results and knowledge within existing and new networks. This includes academia, industry and society at large.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210484 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Learn more and apply on Chalmers website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=9895&rmlang=UK

Application deadline: 1 December, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Alexander Hollberg, Assistant Professor
Email: hollberg@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 738567759

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