Doctoral position in indoor air quality

The research laboratory Sensing of Atmospheres and Monitoring (SAM Lab) of the University of Liège is looking for an engineer or a master (m/f) with a scientific background and particular interest in indoor air quality.

Profile

Master's degree or equivalent in a field closely related to metrology, data treatment, environmental sciences.

Following qualifications will be appreciated:

• statistics analysis
• computer sciences
• chemistry knowledge
• good skills in English and French

Experience in air pollutants measurement is an advantage.

Research project

As part of a consortium of 4 full-time professors, the SAM lab is presently involved in a Belgian project "OCCuPANt" – Impacts of climate change on the indoor environmental and energy performance of buildings in Belgium during summer.

The project will be carried out by mainly four research groups at ULiège that are specialised in intersecting domains. The Laboratory of Climatology (Prof. Xavier Fettweis) is a well-known research lab that works on regional climatic models in Wallonia and Belgium. The Sustainable Building Design Lab (Prof. Shady Attia) is a recently created lab (2014) that is specialised in computational building performance simulation. The Sensing and Atmospheres and Monitoring Lab (Prof. Anne-Claude Romain) is a unique lab that is specialised in the air quality field for indoor and outdoor environments. The Thermodynamics Laboratory (Prof. Vincent Lemort) conducts numerical and experimental research activities in the field of thermal systems including air-conditions systems. Also, the thermodynamic lab has a solid and unique experience with characterising the Walloon
building stock.

The project requires a multi-scale/ multi-physics and trans-disciplinary approach that addresses:

• technological solutions for energy generation, storage, distributions and demand reduction, and behavioural adaptation to heat/cold-related risks in Walloon cities,
• and integrates and optimizes these in design, construction and operation of new and existing buildings. The project will be carried out by interacting with one Post-doc research and three PhD researchers which will all aim to investigate the above-mentioned objectives.

The SAM PhD research will be mainly focused on the development of quantitative relationships between indoor air quality and heatwave events based on existing data set and on predicting ones. In addition, field measurement in reference buildings will be performed to validate the established model.

We offer

Candidate will be fully funded (tax-free monthly allowance, approx. 2,100 € at the doctoral level) for up to 4 years.

They will benefit from a dynamic working environment, with stimulating scientific support, state-of-the art research facilities and advanced equipment. The University of Liege offers a comprehensive and innovative training program, which enables earlycareer scientists to carry out their research in the best possible conditions, in compliance with the European Charter for Researchers.

How to apply ?

Candidate should apply (CV, letter of motivation and one reference) by e-mail to Anne-Claude ROMAIN.
The selection will start from August 19th, 2019.
Starting date is expected in October 2019.

Université de Liège - Arlon Campus Environnement
SAM (Sensing of Atmospheres and Monitoring)
Prof. Dr Anne-Claude Romain
Avenue de Longwy 185
6700 Arlon
Belgium