Effect of climate change on the environmental performance of wood buildings
Overview
- RESEARCH DIRECTION
- Mourad Ben Amor, Professeur - Department of Civil and Building Engineering
- ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT(S)
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Faculté de génie
Département de génie civil et de génie du bâtiment
Département de génie mécanique
- LEVEL(S)
- Stage postdoctoral
- LOCATION(S)
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Campus de Sherbrooke
LIRIDE
Project Description
About us - Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on Sustainable Engineering and Ecodesign (LIRIDE): Our research focus on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Industrial Ecology. We support the industry, governments, and organizations in their path towards a truly sustainable development supported by LCA. We offer a friendly and professional working environment. Description: This postdoctoral position is part of a research partnership involving Université Laval, government agencies, and professionals from the building sector. It is based on the development of a model to simulate optimal greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction trajectories at various scales, with the goal of supporting the development of policies, standards, and action plans to decarbonize the Canadian building sector. The project brings together LIRIDE’s expertise in life cycle assessment (LCA) and the building expertise of key players in the construction industry. This postdoctoral project aims to assess the impacts of climate change (CC) on the environmental performance of wood buildings. Based on established climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP3-7.0), simulations will be carried out for various assemblies and building uses, including residential and commercial, across different time horizons. These simulations will help analyze heat and moisture transfer through the envelope as well as the effects on indoor comfort and energy demand. In collaboration with CanmetENERGY, experimental testing in climatic chambers at Université Laval will support the simulation results. Daily work: The work will be carried out within an interdisciplinary team of LIRIDE, in close collaboration with the various stakeholders in the initiative. The team will consist of one PhD student, one postdoc and researchers. An integral part of your work is to publish your results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at international conferences. Qualifications: Your qualifications must include a university doctoral degree in civil, building, mechanical or environmental engineering, or similar studies with excellent grades. Skills and a strong interest in modelling and in computer programming (Python) would be a major advantage. You must have good communication skills. Your admission will be subject to the standard rules of the University of Sherbrooke (funding secured for the entire project). The project will start as soon as possible or upon mutual agreement. You are expected to contribute to teaching and research activities of the laboratory up to a maximum of 20% of your working time. Application: We look forward to receiving your online application including 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) credentials and 4) contact information for two references. We will begin interviewing candidates as soon as a sufficient number of applications are received. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information: Questions regarding the position should be directed to info@liride.info. Please also visit our website www.liride.info. For applications: info@liride.info
Funding offered
Yes
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