Researcher in Indoor Environment at DTU SUSTAIN

Location:	Lyngby - Denmark
Salary:	Based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent, Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	7th October 2024
Closes:	3rd November 2024

Researcher in Indoor Environment at DTU SUSTAIN

At DTU SUSTAIN, we are seeking a dedicated candidate in the field of indoor environments, focusing on occupant well-being and the resilience of buildings and their technical systems. As extreme weather events, such as heat waves, become increasingly frequent and severe, they pose significant risks to the health and safety of vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly. Our goal is to ensure that buildings and their technical systems effectively protect occupants from such threats.

The Section for Indoor Environment conducts research aimed at developing design criteria and technical solutions to create a healthy, comfortable, and productivity-enhancing indoor climate in an energy-efficient manner. In this context, you will engage in research focused on resilient HVAC systems, defining criteria for their evaluation and performance. Your work will emphasize technical solutions such as personalized HVAC systems, as well as low-temperature heating and high-temperature cooling systems, while also exploring the physiological and psychological responses of occupants to their built environment.

Responsibilities

Your primary focus will be on developing resilient cooling (and heating) solutions, both building-attached and building-detached. You will collaborate with colleagues at DTU and with academic and industrial partners both in Denmark and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute experiments in climate chambers and real building environments.

• Create dynamic building simulation models to conduct parametric studies and potentially develop new models for specific HVAC system components.

• Disseminate research findings through articles in scientific journals, conference papers, oral presentations, and professional publications.

• Contribute innovative research ideas and actively participate in efforts to acquire research funding.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently, plan, and execute complex tasks within the scientific field. You should possess the following qualifications:

• A PhD in indoor environment or a related field within building science.

• Experience in evaluating indoor environmental quality and HVAC system performance through climate chamber measurements and simulations.

• Proficiency in planning and executing measurement campaigns in the field, including subjective evaluations using questionnaires and statistical analysis.

• Familiarity with dynamic building simulation tools for assessing indoor environments and energy performance of buildings (experience with TRNSYS or IDA ICE is an advantage).

• Knowledge of personalized environmental control systems and low-temperature heating and high-temperature cooling systems, particularly radiant heating and cooling systems.

• A flexible and self-motivated approach to work, with a keen interest in collaboration and personal responsibility.

• Ability to thrive in an international environment and a willingness to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

• Fluency in at least one of the working languages (Danish or English), with the expectation of mastering both over time.

Application Procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than Sunday, 3 November 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

To view the full announcement and apply, please click the 'Apply' button.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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