爱尔兰国立高威大学2022年招聘博士后职位（MODCONS（循环经济模块化大型木结构建筑）项目）

爱尔兰高威大学（University of Galway），前身为1845年成立的高威女王学院，是爱尔兰最古老和最富盛名的公立研究型大学之一。隶属于爱尔兰国立大学联盟 ，亦是欧洲顶尖大学联盟科英布拉集团成员高校。校园坐落在2020年度欧洲文化之都—高威市风景秀丽的Corrib河岸上，距离高威市中心仅需花费10余分钟的步行时间。

National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway)

Postdoctoral Researcher – MODCONS Project

School of Engineering, University of Galway

Ref. No. University of Galway 294-22

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term 12-month contract position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Timber Engineering Research Group (TERG) at the School of Engineering, University of Galway.

The Modular Mass Timber Building for the Circular Economy (MODCONS) Project is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the 2019 Competitive Research Call (Project Ref: 2019R471) and is being carried out in partnership with Munster Technological University and 5 industry partners.

Project Background:

The supply of raw materials from Irish forests is predicted to double in the period 2017-2035. This presents an opportunity to grow the circular bioeconomy by utilising the increased supply in novel sustainable mass timber building solutions. The project aims to design, develop and test sustainable prefabricated modular units using mass timber panels, maximising the use of Irish timber and optimising building performance for structural integrity, fire, acoustics and vibration, and future reconstruction and reuse. A further objective is the life cycle assessment and life cycle costing of the optimised system.

This research will be conducted using the equipment, technical expertise, office and research space within the School of Engineering at University of Galway. The Alice Perry Engineering building houses state-of-the-art Structural Engineering facilities, testing laboratories, research space and computer suites.

Duties:

◦Support the implementation of the project programme in association with the PI

◦Structural design, specification and testing of modular mass timber building solutions

◦Develop and implement an experimental testing programme

◦Life cycle assessment and costing of optimised solution(s)

◦Contribute to supervision and mentoring of PhD students

◦Coordinate and liaise with project partners, industry partners, colleagues and stakeholders

◦Preparation of project reports and research outputs for publication in international peer reviewed journals and conference

◦Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research project to ensure that project is completed on time and within budget. These might include organisation of project meetings and documentation, risk assessment of research activities.

◦Disseminate and publicise research findings of the project, as outlined in the Knowledge Transfer plan (social media, industry and school outreach activities, workshops, webinars, etc).

◦Plan own activities within the framework of the agreed research programme.

◦Plan for the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops where appropriate.

◦Assist with project proposals and grant applications to external bodies.

◦Build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information, and to form relationships for future collaboration.

Qualifications/Skills required:

Essential criteria:

◦PhD degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (or related discipline).

◦Experience in Timber Engineering

◦Excellent communication skills, demonstrated commitment to deliver and publish results, adaptability and the ability to work in a team environment and engage with industry to achieve project outputs.

◦Demonstrable experience of project management, including organisation of resources

◦Ability and willingness to organise, manage and administer dissemination of the project as and when required

◦Ability to contribute to broader management and administrative processes.

Desirable criteria:

◦Experience in experimental testing of structural assemblies or components

◦Expertise in acoustic modelling and testing

◦Experience in LCA, LCC and life-cycle inventory analysis

Salary: