The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, specializing in architectural illumination. This opportunity, supervised by Dr. Tony Esposito (Assistant Professor), focuses on the impacts of light and lighting on humans and the environment. Research areas may include the effects of light on human health and well-being, light pollution's impact on flora and fauna, subjective human impressions such as color rendition and glare, and city-scale lighting solutions for safety and crime reduction. Emphasis is placed on psychophysical experimentation, metrology, and the development of strategies to enhance positive impacts and reduce negative ones.

The ideal candidate will have an M.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with a strong background in architectural engineering, lighting, or illumination engineering. Experience with computer programming, psychophysical research methods, and experimental design is valuable. Candidates should be independent, organized, motivated, creative, and possess excellent communication skills. The position is based at The Peter Kiewit Institute in Omaha, Nebraska, with a start date in Fall 2026.

While funding details are not explicitly provided, the position is a graduate assistantship and the research topic may depend on funding availability. Interested applicants should email their CV to Dr. Tony Esposito at [email protected] and review the graduate admissions instructions and program-specific requirements on the university website. The application deadline is March 30, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in advancing research in architectural lighting, environmental impacts of illumination, and human-centric lighting design.