PhD Position in Environmental Engineering

University of Nottingham

Institution: University of Nottingham – Faculty of Engineering, Buildings, Energy and Environment (BEE) Research Group
Location: UK
Reference: ENG307
Closing Date: Open until filled

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Project Overview

This PhD focuses on evidence-based, climate-resilient retrofit strategies for UK school buildings to improve:

• Indoor environmental quality for children’s health and wellbeing
• Energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions
• Long-term climate resilience and building performance

The research integrates Passive House and EnerPHit principles with real-world building data. It aims to produce practical, scalable solutions for school estate managers, designers, and policymakers, supporting the Net Zero Schools agenda.

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Candidate Profile

• First-class or 2:1 undergraduate degree in:
  • Architecture
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Related fields
• Relevant Master’s or professional experience in sustainable design, building physics, energy modeling, or environmental performance is desirable.
• Motivated to address real-world challenges in sustainable building retrofit.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable skills: quantitative methods, dynamic building performance analysis, stakeholder engagement, and experience in sustainable architecture or building physics.

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Benefits & Environment

• Funding sought post-selection to cover home tuition fees and UKRI doctoral stipend.
• Hands-on experience with real school buildings and measured datasets.
• Training through the Researcher Academy, including academic writing, networking, and career development.
• Access to a supportive interdisciplinary supervisory team and outstanding research facilities.
• Opportunity to make a significant societal and environmental impact.

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Contact: Dr. Sara Mohamed for further information and application submission.

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