Research Assistant in Building Practices in the Arctic

The Department of Civil Engineering (DTU Byg) invites applications for a research assistant (part-time) in the Section for Design and Processes.

DTU Civil Engineering is composed of six sections with the Section for Design and Processes focusing on construction of entire buildings considering all relevant functional requirements simultaneously. The goal is to provide quality of life including applicability, comfort, experience, sustainability and safety.

We seek an experienced researcher within the broad field of building design in the arctic regions. The open position is with workplace in Sisimiut.

The research task is to design building elements and detailed connections taking the arctic climate and building and energy codes into account.

Responsibilities and tasks

Based on a sustainable and holistic building design approach, the candidate will contribute to an existing ongoing research project. The candidate shall:

• Develop basic concepts for buildings elements according to the energy and building code regulations in the Arctic region.
• Develop documentation e.g. specifications, building information models, and drawings for the concepts.
• Assist BEng. students at the Sisimiut campus with experience on construction methods in the Arctic regions.

 

The candidate is expected to operate in an interdisciplinary research team as well as actively collaborate and coordinate with other research groups. The position is based at DTU's Campus in Sisimiut, however some travel activities to and from Lyngby Campus must also be expected.

Qualifications

The qualified applicant should have a masters degree in architecture or engineering with postgraduate and/or professional work specific to the Arctic region. Moreover, the following requirements should be met:

• Experience and expertise in architecture/engineering and building practices specific to the Arctic regions of the world, with at least five years' experience working in building physics field within the Arctic Region.
• Experience and expertise in envelope/wall design for northern structures, both theoretically and in practice, with an emphasis on construction techniques specific to the circumpolar regions of the world.
• Understanding of the impact on energy code and building code regulations on construction costs in the Arctic Region.

 

Furthermore, the ideal candidate is:

• Driven by pushing boundaries
• Motivated by both individual and team accomplishments
• Thrive on collaboration and teamwork

 

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

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The employment is a part-time position. The period of employment is from September 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Head of Section, associate professor Jan Karlshøj, +45 4525 1711

You can read more about DTU Civil Engineering at www.byg.dtu.dk

The Department of Civil Engineering is a university department engaged in building and construction.

• The mission of the department is to conduct an optimal combination of education, research and industrial collaboration together with innovation. The department contributes to establishing social and commercial value creation through the development of technological knowledge. Furthermore, the department cooperates closely with the public sector.
• The vision of the department is to be one of World's leading civil engineering institutions and thereby become a preferred partner in collaboration with businesses and institutions in the building sector.

 

DTU Civil Engineering has a special role in researching, educating and developing new construction engineering solutions for Arctic settings, for the benefit of society in both Denmark and Greenland. The department has a scientific staff of about 80 persons, 60 PhD students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 50 persons.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.