Postdoc: Outdoor Thermal Comfort for Children (Hybrid)

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Post-Doc Research Associate in outdoor thermal comfort. This role involves developing models and guidelines to ensure outdoor spaces in schools provide comfort for children. Candidates should have a PhD and relevant experience in the built environment. Key benefits include hybrid working options, 43 days of leave per year, and an excellent pension scheme. Join us in making a real impact on children's comfort in outdoor learning environments.

Benefits

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• PhD and Masters in relevant area or equivalent.
• Postgraduate research experience in the built environment.
• Specialist knowledge in thermal comfort.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental equipment and field survey protocols.
• Conduct extensive outdoor thermal comfort surveys in UK schools.
• Analyze datasets for the development of comfort models.

Skills

Postgraduate research experience

Specialist knowledge in thermal comfort

Education

PhD in a relevant specialism area

Masters in a relevant specialism area

Job description

A leading UK university is seeking a Post-Doc Research Associate in outdoor thermal comfort. This role involves developing models and guidelines to ensure outdoor spaces in schools provide comfort for children. Candidates should have a PhD and relevant experience in the built environment. Key benefits include hybrid working options, 43 days of leave per year, and an excellent pension scheme. Join us in making a real impact on children's comfort in outdoor learning environments.