PhD position at University of Primorska

• Location

University of Primorska
Koper, Slovenia

• Mission

This PhD research will aim to address the growing demand for sustainable construction practices by developing innovative solutions that consider circularity of buildings with focus on hybrid timber-concrete composite systems. This will be achieved by exploring ways to enhance the environmental aspects of hybrid timber-concrete systems through design for deconstruction and material reuse. The candidate will be responsible for:

-Conducting literature review to understand existing methodologies and challenges.
-Developing novel design solutions that prioritize and enable easy disassembly and material recovery.
-Performing advanced experimental and analytical methods to assess the structural capacity and other implications of the developed solutions.
-Disseminating research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.

• Skills

-Master's degree in one of these areas: timber engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, wood technology, or closely related fields. Applicants who are in the final semester of their master’s program can also apply, provided that the graduation date will be prior to July 2024.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary international research environment,
-Ability to formulate and communicate new research ideas (e.g., research proposal preparation)

• Application

The applicants should send:
-Curriculum vitae (including short descriptions of all prior educations, qualifications, and research or work experiences)
-Motivation letter for this doctoral position (maximum one A4 page)
-List of publications (if applicable)
to this email address: razpisi.famnitiam@upr.si In the title (subject) of your email please write: PhD Hybrid Timber-Concrete. All materials should be in English and submitted in PDF format no later than 15^th of March 2024.

• Contact

razpisi.famnitiam@upr.si

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