The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory Life Cycle Assessment and Circular Economy (LIRIDE) research focus on life cycle assessment and its applications in several sectors. Internationally recognized for its work and its previous years of applied scientific research, the LIRIDE research group supports the industry, SMEs, governments, and organizations in their commitment to true sustainable development supported by life cycle assessment and the circular economy. Located at the University of Sherbrooke (Canada), LIRIDE offers a friendly and professional working environment. Hereby, LIRIDE is seeking applications for the following postdoctoral position.
About the role
Project title: Effect of Climate Change on the Environmental Performance of Wood Buildings.
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.​​
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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.
Qualifications
Your qualifications must include:
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A university doctoral degree in civil, building, mechanical or environmental engineering, or similar studies with excellent grades.
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Skills and a strong interest in modelling and in computer programming (Python) would be a major advantage.
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Good communication skills.
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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.
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. In addition, an integral part of your work is to publish your results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at international conferences.
Admission
We look forward to receiving your online application including:
Resume
Cover letter
Credentials
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.