1851 Research Fellowship in the Built Environment on Carbon Management and Urban Decarbonisation Imperial College London in United Kingdom

The Cao group at Imperial College London is welcoming applications for the 1851 Research Fellowship in the Built Environment. The fellowship is centered on carbon management, urban decarbonisation, and biome-positive urbanism, with a specific research brief titled Designing the caring city.

This opportunity is hosted by Imperial College London and announced by Xiangkun Cao, Assistant Professor. The post highlights research interests in integrating direct air capture (DAC) for indoor carbon removal and combining DAC with indoor HVAC units to create system co-benefits. The fellowship is intended for applicants at a more advanced career stage, including post-graduates, researchers, practitioners, or professionals on a career break.

Funding: £50,000 per year for 2 years. Deadline: 15 September 2026. Interviews: 17 or 24 November. Start date: by 31 December 2026.

Relevant study areas include civil engineering, environmental science, urban planning, and mechanical engineering. Applicants interested in urban climate solutions, carbon capture, built environment innovation, and sustainable city design should consider applying.

Interested candidates should review the fellowship page and research brief, then contact Xiangkun Cao by email for further discussion.