PhD Scholarship in Human Health: The InnoRenew CoE is offering a fully-funded PhD scholarship focusing on Human Health in Wood-based Built Environments. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and motivated team, driving innovative research in renewable materials for healthy built environments.
Fully-Funded PhD Scholarship in Human Health in Wood-based Built Environments
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Renewable Materials for Healthy Built Environments
Location: University of Primorska, Slovenia
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in timber engineering, civil engineering, psychology, medical sciences, environmental sciences, architecture, or closely related fields
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary international research environment
- Fulfillment of the requirements for doctoral students at the University of Primorska
Job Description:
The PhD candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting a literature review to understand existing methodologies and challenges
- Developing and conducting an international survey of cultural acceptance and perception of wood across Europe
- Designing and conducting laboratory and in-situ comparative experiments to quantify the psychological, physical, and cognitive responses of participants when exposed to different design solutions
- Analyzing data on occupant health, well-being, and performance
- Collaborating on developing computational models to simulate indoor environments and predict the health impacts of different wood materials and building designs
- Disseminating research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send the following documents to coe@innorenew.eu:
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter for this doctoral position (maximum one A4 page)
- Transcripts from previous degrees
- List of publications (if applicable)
Please write “Human Health in Wood-based Built Environments” in the subject of your email. All materials should be in English and submitted in PDF format no later than 5th of September 2024.
Last Date for Apply: 5th of September 2024
For further information about the research topic, please contact Prof. Andreja Kutnar, PhD (email address: andreja.kutnar@innorenew.eu) and Assoc. Prof. Michael D. Burnard, PhD (email address: mike.burnard@innorenew.eu).
For additional details, visit: https://www.famnit.upr.si/en/education/doctoral/renew-mat and https://www.famnit.upr.si/en/education/enrolment
