Institut für Bauklimatik und Energie der Architektur
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Starting from October 15, 2024, the Institute for Building Climatology and Energy of Architecture (IBEA) is looking for a
Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) in the research project „Urban Climate Future Lab (UCFL)“ (EG 13 TV-L, full-time doctorate)
The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of three years with possibility of prolongation. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.
The “Urban Climate Future Lab (UCFL)” is a pioneering research initiative of the Technische Universität Braunschweig in cooperation with the Leibniz University Hannover, Leuphana University Lüneburg, the Academy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association (ARL) and the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS). It is funded by the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony (MWK).
The aim of UCFL is to gain a deep understanding of the complex interplay between urbanization, climate impact and mitigation, with a particular focus on Lower Saxony and its extrapolation to wider contexts. UCFL promotes a close interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, climate scientists, and governance experts who work on achieving a transformation towards more resilient as well as low-carbon urban spaces: The planned research aims to first understand how different settlement types contribute to climate change, and how they are affected by it. Second, partnering with real-world actors, cities, municipalities, NGOs and industry, the research will focus on transformation knowledge: How can the Lower Saxony urban system and its constituting elements be transformed to reduce climate effects and increase its overall resilience and sustainability with application to wider contexts?
As part of the UCFL research project, the Institute for Building Climatology and Energy of Architecture (IBEA) is participating in one essential research topic which is focusing on “Resources” to identify emissions, resources and operational requirements in urban structures, including residential, non-residential and infrastructure buildings, in order to model transformation effects and substitution potentials. The position entails examining energy consumption patterns for heating, cooling, and electricity to create future scenarios.
Your tasks
• Completion of a doctoral thesis in your respective discipline within three years and in correspondence to the UCFL‘s research area “Resources”.
• Cooperation with researchers from other fields within UCFL and the project lead (ISU).
• Authorship of publications.
• Regular presentation of interim results of the doctorate and further contributions to academic research through presentations, conference participations, and publications.
• Participation and active involvement in the UFCL research, graduate study programme of the three involved universities, and joint activities.
Your Qualifications
• An above-average academic degree (Master’s or equivalent) related to architecture/civil/environmental/mechanical engineering.
• Candidates should have knowledge in at least one of the following areas: integrated planning, ClimaDesign at the HVAC and building physics interface, dynamic simulations or life cycle assessments.
• The activities of the UCFL will be conducted in both German and English. A very good command of both languages is required.
• High interest in inter- and transdisciplinary exchange and willingness to cooperate, combined with communication skills on a high level.
• Profound methodological knowledge and research experience as well as a passion and ability for academic writing.
• Profound knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcGIS, QGIS) as well as raster and vector graphics programmes is advantageous, as well as familiarity with (graph) databases and common programming languages such as Python.
• International experience is advantageous.
• Willingness and skills to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team, as well as with partners from outside of academia.
We offer
• An inspiring working environment and excellent research infrastructures as part of the Lower Saxony university community of researchers, teachers, students and staff within UCFL and its cooperating research institutions.
• A vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere with lots of intercultural offers and international cooperation
• Pay in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L (a special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension, comparable to a company pension in the private sector) including 30 days' vacation per year
• Flexible working options with opportunity to alternate between presence work and mobile work.
• A family-friendly university culture, awarded the "Family-friendly university" audit since 2007
• Special continuing education programs for young scientists, a postdoc program, as well as other offerings from the Central Personnel Development Department and sports activities.
Further notes
We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.
The personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing the application. By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored and processed electronically for application purposes in compliance with the provisions of data protection law. Further information on data protection can be found in our data protection regulations at www.tu-braunschweig.de/datenschutzerklaerung-bewerbungen . Application costs cannot be reimbursed.
Our UCFL team is destined to become a diverse and multi-disciplinary group of researchers from the three universities and two renowned research institutes. As UCFL team we stand for a truly collaborative, multidisciplinary and integrative research to promote scientifically-founded, co-creatively developed real-world solutions for the sustainable transformation of urban and rural areas amidst a climate crisis. To maximize our impact, we will partner with stakeholders beyond academia.
Questions and Answers
For more information, please call Stefanie Rosenstock on +49 (0) 531 391-3555 or write an email to ibea@tu-braunschweig.de .
Detailed information on the scientific program and the team of involved scholars is found here: urbanclimatefuturelab.org
Deadline for applications is August 25th, 2024
As part of the application, we expect a proposal of three to max. five pages (including references) outlining an idea for a PhD project related to the research aims of the UCFL research area “Resources”. The application deadline for the doctoral positions will be August 25th, 2024. The interviews are scheduled for beginning of September 2024. We expect to send out acceptance letters by mid-September 2024.
Are you interested? Please send your application preferably via email to ibea@tu-braunschweig.de
or via mail to
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Institut für Bauklimatik und Energie der Architektur
Mühlenpfordtstraße 23
38106 Braunschweig
from: 02.08.2024
valid until: 25.08.2024