Stillingstittel: PhD position in retrofitting of buildings

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The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design (TKD) offers higher education and research and development activities within technical subjects, arts and design. The Faculty has approximately 2800 students and 240 staff members and is situated at Pilestredet Campus in downtown Oslo and at Kjeller Campus in Akershus. The Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology has about 600 students and 38 staff members and is now looking for a PhD candidate within the area of Retrofitting of buildings: technical, environmental and economic performance. The PhD position has a duration of 4 years with 25% of the time assigned to teaching and supervision at the department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology, HiOA.Area of researchThe PhD topic focuses on retrofitting of buildings that can enable the existing non- residential buildings come close to nZEB level. The candidate will explore state-of- the - art technologies that could be applied to existing buildings envelope, HVAC system, and energy supply, and analyze the alternatives in terms of their energy and indoor climate performance, global greenhouse gas emission, and cost-effectiveness. Qualifications - The candidate must hold a masters degree in HVAC, Building Service, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field. - The candidate should have a strong background in energy and indoor climate in buildings. - The candidate expected to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage. - Experience in research, with publication record in international peer-reviewed conferences/journals is required. Knowledge in simulation tools, like IDA ICE, TRNSYS, and SimaPro is an advantage.The PhD candidate will be enrolled in the PhD Programme at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, and the applicants must, therefore, qualify for admission to the NTNU's PhD Programme. About NTNU's PhD admission, visit https://www.ntnu.edu/ivt/phd/admissions. The study plan for the PhD fellowship period is required to be completed, approved by the supervisor and acknowledged by the NTNU doctoral committee within 3 months after commencement of the position.  Desired skills - you are expected to work both independently and in team with other PhD-candidates - ability to take responsibility for planning and performing the required tasks - able to form and convey ideas in a simple and understandable manner - academic writing skills would be an advantage We offer - possibilities for professional development in a strong environment - a dynamic working environment and active research groups - good loan and pension arrangements at Statens Pensjonskasse Expert committeeAs an applicant, you could be assessed by an expert committee. In addition to the online application, you must upload the following documents within the set date of application: Application letter, including your motivations for applying the position. CV and attested copies of bachelor and master diplomas and transcripts. Abstract of the master's thesis and any relevant publications. Project proposal (max 10 pages including research questions, relevant theory, methodological approach, references and a progress plan for the proposed doctoral project) It should be noted that incomplete application will not be considered.RemunerationSalary is set in accordance with the Norwegian State Salary Scale, job code 1017 (wage scale 50 - 52 /NOK 430.500 - 444.700). Please apply electronically to this position by using given link in the announcement. Applications sent by email will not be considered. All application documents should be submitted in English or a Scandinavian language. Contact information Institute leader, Dr. Vitalis Pavlovas, +47 67 23 87 53 E-mail: vitalis.pavlovas (at) hioa.no Associate Professor, Habtamu Bayera, +47 45 00 41 21 E-mail: Habtamu-Bayera.Madessa (at) hioa.noWe do not appreciate contact from sellers or advertisers.The

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus - Institutt

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Pilestredet 46 0167 OSLO

Formen for kontakt: Vitalis Pavlovas, +47 67 23 87 53 Tlf:

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Oslo

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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Lønn periode: Pr. år