Global Building Network -PostDoc Architectural Engineering

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Sustainable Buildings and Societies (SBS) Laboratory of Department of Architectural Engineering (AE) in the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA invites applications for the postdoctoral associate role. The SBS Lab is focused on developing cutting edge modeling and simulation technology and applying them for the design, operation and optimization of sustainable, smart, and resilient buildings, communities, and cities.

We seek candidates to assist the Associate Director for Research at the Global Building Network to establish and maintain international collaborative research on sustainable buildings. The Global Building Network is an initiative of Penn State and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It aims to advance building science, construction processes, and building management to create an international framework that will make buildings more sustainable, more efficient, and healthier for people.

Selection criteria:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Controls, Computer Science, Architectural Engineering, or a related thermal-fluid science field
• Demonstrated experience in building energy systems through journal publications
• Strong knowledge in building energy efficiency, district energy system, or distributed energy recourse
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience mentoring students undertaking research projects - required
• Prior experience in developing grant proposals - required
• Successful proposal development experience with US funding agencies (e.g., NSF, DOE, and USAID) – highly desired

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is February 2022. Applications should include full resume or C.V., transcripts from previous degrees, and two reference letters. Direct inquiries to Dr. Wangda Zuo (wangda.zuo@psu.edu ), Department of Architectural Engineering, University Park, PA 16802.

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