Ricercatore/Trice Nel Campo Della Fisica Edile Bolzano

Ricercatore/Trice Nel Campo Della Fisica Edile
Bolzano
Trentino Alto Adige, Bolzano

Bozen/Bolzano

Institute for Renewable Energy

We have opened a position looking for a highly motivated researcher in the field of building physics applied to the energy retrofit of historic buildings to join our team in Bolzano. The position will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team of the EURAC research group Energy Retrofit of Historic Buildings, consisting of architects, engineers, and physicists with several scientific background. Particular focus will be given to the characterization of materials and use of numerical models for the assessment and quantification of internal insulation solutions with the aim of fostering the energy transition towards a low carbon society in the Alpine Space and beyond.

The position will be part of the regional research project to improve design processes for the energy refurbishment of existing buildings and historic centres through innovative interior insulation solutions. The reference hereto is:

Project Title: "InRenova - INnovative INterior INsulation solutions to foster the RENOVAtion of existing and historical buildings", CUP: D53C23003110007, Project Code: EFRE1036, Funding Program: FESR 2021-2027

**Tasks**:

- Hygrothermal characterisation of existing building materials in South Tyrol

- Planning and performance of necessary laboratory tests

- Simulation and assessment of the hygrothermal performance of internally insulated envelopes

- Management of specific research task

- Contribute to and write scientific articles

- Support the drafting and publication of reports

- Contribute to communication, information and dissemination tasks within the projects

- Presentation and dissemination of relevant results to internal and external contacts as necessary

**Requirements**:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with:

- Graduation in a related discipline such as architecture, building physics, engineering

- Research or working experience at the interface between building physics, energy efficiency, and conservation

- Analytical, numerical and problem-solving attitude

- Knowledge of hygrothermal and energy modelling tools (Delphin, WUFI)

- Knowledge of programming tools (e. g. Python or MATLAB) would be a plus

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, e. g. minute taking, drafting reports and delivering presentations to audiences at a variety of levels

- Excellent written and spoken English skills; knowledge of either Italian or German (both is a plus)

We offer:

- The chance to work with local and international research centres, universities and industry partners

- The opportunity to work in a young and motivated international team

- Working conditions which allow professional growth and know how acquisition with carrier opportunity as applied researcher

- A surrounding offering a high quality of life

- Eurac Research has been elected among the best work places in Italy and offers many opportunities in combining work and family activities

- The position is initially available for a period of one year, with possibility of extension

How to apply:

InRenova - INnovative INterior INsulation solutions to foster the RENOVAtion of existing and historical buildings", CUP: D53C23003110007, Project Code: EFRE1036, Funding Program: FESR 2021-2027

- Company: Eurac Research- Location: Bozen/Bolzano

- Entry date: by arrangement

- Contact person: Daniel Herrera

- Phone number: 0471 055 703