Description of the project
The aim of the PhD project is to develop methods for integrated design of energy saving retrofitting of existing buildings based on the following activities:

* evaluation of the remaining service life time of the different parts of the building
* development of solutions for retrofitting with strongly improved energy performance and durability
* optimization of the retrofitting with respect to how and when the retrofitting is performed

The goal is to develop solutions that can reduce the energy consumption in existing building to low energy levels in combination with ordinary retrofitting and in this way make it possible to implement a large contribution to the reduction in green house gas emissions and secure the indoor environment in existing buildings in an economically optimised way.

Candidates should have a master’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.

We are looking for a colleague who possesses the following skills:

* Knowledge on an MSc level in:
o building design
o building physics
o energy performance of buildings
o building services
* Proficiency in oral and written English
* Good grades

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD program office at tel: +45 4525 1176 or at http://www.dtu.dk/english/research/PhD_programme.aspx

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. Further information is available at http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education.aspx

Interested candidates are encouraged to obtain further information about the PhD project by contacting the project supervisor: Svend Svendsen, professor, ss@byg.dtu.dk, + 45 4525 1854

Application in English language in triplicate must include curriculum vitae, examination certificate, references and a cover letter outlining the motivation for the PhD study and for this particular project. The application with enclosures must be sent to:

Technical University of Denmark
Department of Civil Engineering
Att. Svend Svendsen
Brovej 118
DK- 2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark

The deadline for application is 15th of August 2008 at 12.00 noon.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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