PhD position Design for deconstruction

• Location

University of Primorska - 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.
-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 Timber-Concrete Composite. All materials should be in English and submitted in PDF format no later than 5th of August 2024.

• Contact

For further information about the research topic, please contact Assist. Prof. Mohammad Derikvand, PhD (email address: mohammad.derikvand@famnit.upr.si ).

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