Are you interested in sustainable structural design to reduce the CO2 footprint of buildings? Are you passionate about bio-based composite material systems and want to enhance their use in architecture? Then you may be an excellent candidate for this PhD position.
Position
PhD-student
Irène Curie Fellowship
No
Department(s)
Built Environment
FTE
1,0
Date off
26/05/2024
Reference number
V38.7449
Job descriptionThe increasing demand for new buildings and infrastructure is one of society's most critical environmental challenges since a large amount of waste, pollution, and gas emissions are produced. In the last decade, bio-based composite materials have shown the potential to develop sustainable building systems for architecture. However, a significant challenge is the scarcity of comprehensive data regarding their performance and characteristics. This lack often leads to difficulties in assessing safety, prompting the application of overly conservative safety factors and unnecessary material usage, which also detriments their sustainability level. Moreover, the intricate relationship between safety and sustainability is frequently underestimated or disregarded in current practices.
In this position, you will research and develop a comprehensive design framework that integrates safety assessment and sustainability considerations for bio-based composite materials, addressing the current challenges and gaps in understanding their performance and characteristics. The main key objectives and challenges of this PhD position would include:
The position is embedded in the newly formed chair of Sustainable Structural Design of the Unit Structural Engineering and Design at the Department of the Built Environment.
Job requirementsA meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting, and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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