Research Fellow in Building Retrofits

University of Salford
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About the role

The University of Salford has a new opportunity for a Research Fellow in our state-of-the-art Energy House Labs. The successful candidate will join a UKRI-funded project testing new retrofit materials and manufacturing approaches at Energy House 2.0, one of the world's largest climate-controlled building research facilities. Inside its two environmental chambers, full-scale homes are tested under controlled conditions from -23°C to 53°C, with simulated wind, rain, and solar radiation.

What you will do

  • Conduct research on new retrofit materials and manufacturing approaches.
  • Test these materials and approaches within the Energy House 2.0 facility.
  • Contribute to a UKRI-funded project.

What you need

  • Research experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience with building materials and retrofitting.
  • Ability to work in a research environment.

About the role

Contract: contract
Salary: £47,814.01 per annum
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

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Skills

researchbuilding retrofitsmaterials sciencemanufacturingenergy efficiencyclimate control

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