Details

Open Date 02/28/2024

Requisition Number PRN37826B

Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow (E)

Working Title Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Thermal Comfort, Energy Efficiency, Control & Optimization

Job Grade A00

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00159 - School of Architecture

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 50000 to 60000

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Job Summary

The School of Architecture (SoA) within the University of Utah’s College of Architecture \ Planning invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow in thermal comfort, building energy efficiency, low-carbon building envelopes, control & optimization. This position will be full-time 1.0 FTE to begin on July 1, 2024 and run through June 30, 2026.

The SoA offers an accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies ( BSAS ) and a Master of Science in Architectural Studies ( MSAS ). In the last several years, a new integrated curriculum has been developed with a sequence of immersive design studios with integrated courses (technology, research, theory, design communication, etc.), building up from bachelor to master to a capstone experience of a student-driven individual design project prepared and supported by architectural research. http://soa.cap.utah.edu.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a background in architecture or architectural engineering and research at the intersection of thermal comfort, building energy efficiency, low-carbon building envelopes, control & optimization. The position also offers the successful candidate opportunity co-teach classes with the lead supervisor or independently teach elective or design courses. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Timothy O. Adekunle.

Candidates will be required to show commitment in promoting the core beliefs underpinning the University of Utah School of Architecture within the school, the college, the institution, and the design professions. The core beliefs are Design Excellence, Responsibility, Resiliency, Respect and Respond.

Candidates will be required to conduct quality research and produce scholarly work within an R1 university setting. Based on the expectations for this position, candidates will have an excellent research trajectory and must hold a PhD degree.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in thermal comfort, building energy efficiency, advanced building envelope designs, control and how these components are integrated into optimized techniques or systems.
• Conduct simulations and laboratory and field experiments on thermal comfort, control, heat and mass transfer through building envelope materials, assemblies, and systems.
• Improve, develop, and utilize appropriate numerical modeling tools for thermal components and systems.
• Develop experimental setups, conduct experiments (field work or lab work), and analyze results.
• Work together in multidisciplinary teams composed of researchers from various areas of expertise at University of Utah School of Architecture and other academic units (e.g., building science, design, material science, automation, and sensors and controls).
• Relate and team up with researchers from universities, laboratories, and private industry.
• Present research results to the research team, funders, industry, and academia in the form of invited talks, conference papers, and peer-reviewed journal papers with high impact factors.
• Support in the development and preparation of proposals.
• Deliver SoA’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values.
• Teaching 2-3 courses per academic year

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

• A strong publication record is desired.
• Knowledge of numerical calculation and statistical data analysis techniques is highly required.
• Knowledge of life cycle assessments, smart building technology and monitoring, building science, energy savings performance contracts, heating and cooling technologies, building and mechanical systems and controls is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to support regular interactions with partners, sponsors, and others and to prepare reports, research/grant proposals, publications, and journal articles are required.
• Solid academic and research record in relevant heat transfer, thermodynamics, and mass transfer, emphasizing modeling and experimental research.
• Knowledge of building envelope materials, construction, and energy efficiency in buildings.
• Experience setting and conducting laboratory experiments.
• Self-motivated and ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Energy Plus, WUFI , COMSOL or other similar software is required.
• Knowledge of programming in MATLAB , LabVIEW, Python, C\ \ , or similar tools is desired.
• Experience in field studies of thermal comfort and/or thermal comfort modeling.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

The appointment length will be for up to 2 years (i.e., 24 months) with the possibility for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on or before April 1, 2024. The position remains open until filled

Qualified applicants must submit:

a) Cover letter including qualifications and areas of expertise interests. The letter should also include the candidate’s approach to the mission and core beliefs (4Rs) underpinning the University of Utah School of Architecture. The letter should also address research and teaching interests.

b) Curriculum Vitae.

c) Writing samples – minimum of three, which may include dissertation, chapters, journal articles, book chapters and examples of other research outputs (8MB max or a link to a digital portfolio).

d) Names and contact information of three references (with phone, mail, and email addresses). References will not be contacted prior to receiving the candidate’s consent to contact.

All materials should be uploaded via https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/ .

Candidates may be asked to provide additional information during the search process, including statement of teaching philosophy, and (if hired) graduate transcripts.

Please address questions pertaining specifically to the school and about the search for this position to the Interim Chair of the School of the Architecture, Dr. Timothy Adekunle: timothy.adekunle@utah.edu.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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