DTU Civil Engineering is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD position starting end 2020. The general objective of the PhD project is to develop methods to assess hygrothermal risks and possibilities when using interior insulation of masonry with special focus on Danish conditions (building style, climate etc.). The aim is to provide the Danish building sector with tools that will improve the possibility to assess risks in applying interior insulation of different kinds with or without hydrophobisation to masonry walls, not just in general but in the specific case. There is a need for such tools to facilitate energy improvement of buildings where external changes to the façade are unacceptable for historical or architectural reasons.

We are announcing a new PhD training partnership in Science and Technology Studies between the Universities of Edinburgh and Leiden. This strategic partnership between the Universities of Edinburgh and Leiden will offer two PhD studentships fully funded for four years, focused on ‘Responsible Metrics’ (Leiden based) and ‘Coastal knowledge’ (Edinburgh based). The aim is to foster collaboration and to build on existing synergies in the identified themes of this call. Our universities have a long record of collaborative research and teaching.

Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly encourages applications from and nominations of women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.