Applications are currently open for this fully funded project which addresses rising urban heat and climate risks. It uses sensors, AI, and climate modeling to predict health impacts and improve city planning. The goal is to develop energy-efficient upgrades and green infrastructure in areas most affected by extreme heat—especially for seniors and Indigenous communities. The research helps guide real-life projects like Net-Zero neighborhoods and supports fair, science-based climate policies.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Fully funded PhD position with a competitive stipend, plus additional support for research travel, conferences, and collaboration with industry and community partners.
- Hands-on experience with advanced retrofit strategies, IAQ testing (blower door, radon, tracer gas), and overheating mitigation solutions (radiative cooling, PCM, shading, filtration upgrades).
- Opportunities to work directly with northern and urban communities, applying research to real-world retrofits that improve housing resilience, occupant comfort, and air quality.
- Cutting-edge facilities at Concordia’s Future Building Lab (FBL) and Smart Sustainable Engineering Centre (SSEC), alongside collaborations with NRC test houses and partner sites.
- Involvement in national code and standards development (NBCC, CSA, ASHRAE), contributing evidence-based guidance on IAQ, durability, and climate resilience.
- Interdisciplinary mentorship in a dynamic research environment bridging building engineering, urban microclimates, materials science, and policy, with strong support for publications and presentations.
- A vibrant academic setting in Montreal, an international hub for innovation in sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience, with access to world-class research and policy networks.
Requirements
- Master’s in Building/Architectural/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (or related) with focus on building envelopes, hygrothermal performance, and building physics.
- Experience with simulation & modeling: hygrothermal (e.g., WUFI/COMSOL), CFD (e.g., Fluent/OpenFOAM) and/or building/urban energy & microclimate tools (e.g., EnergyPlus/TRNSYS; GIS/urban models a plus).
- Hands-on experimental skills: IAQ/envelope testing (blower door, tracer gas, radon), sensor deployment, data acquisition, and lab/field validation.
- Familiarity with overheating mitigation (radiative cooling, PCM, shading), ventilation/filtration, and envelope durability under extreme events (rain, heat waves, wildfires smoke).
- Strong data analysis (Python/MATLAB/R), statistical calibration, and uncertainty assessment; ability to synthesize findings into design guidance.
- Interest/aptitude for standards & policy (NBCC/CSA/ASHRAE) and writing technical briefs; excellent technical writing and communication for both expert and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration & fieldwork readiness, including respectful engagement with First Nations and community stakeholders; willingness to travel for site assessments and demos.
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Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow To Apply
Please send the following documents in a single PDF file to [email protected]:
- Letter of intent strongly aligned with the project and the research domain of the professor (Please explain why you are a good fit for the role)
- Academic CV
- Transcripts
- Names and contact information of 3 referees
- Publications if any
- Any other documents that might benefit your file
Subject of the email: IAQ_Your name
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For all questions, please contact Alisa Makusheva at [email protected]
For more details, visit the Scholarship webpage
