PhD Studentship in Digital Construction: Birmingham City University invites applications for a prestigious fully funded PhD Studentship in the area of Digital Construction and Natural Language Processing. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Franco Cheung and contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at advancing the integration of AI in building design, particularly within the context of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB).
Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Digital Construction and Natural Language Processing
Designation: Fully Funded PhD Studentship
Research Area: Digital Construction, Natural Language Processing, AI Integration in Building Design, Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)
Location: Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A first-class BSc (Hons) or MSc in Computer Science, Building Information Modelling, Digital Construction, or a related field.
- Robust understanding of Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models.
- Relevant experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Job Description: The successful candidate will contribute to a transformative approach to Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) design by developing an AI model that understands building designs and provides vital NZEB assessment information. The work will involve enhancing generative design processes within Building Information Modelling (BIM) and advancing the use of digital twins as decision-making tools.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are required to complete the project proposal form, ensuring that they quote the project reference (CEBE-FC-ANODE) and then complete the online application. The proposal, along with two references and qualification certificates, should be uploaded as a pdf document. International applicants are also required to provide a valid English language qualification, such as IELTS, with a score of overall 6.5 and no band below 6.0.
Application Closing Date: 23:59 on Tuesday 1st October 2024 for a start date of the 3rd February 2025.
