PhD Position in Building Energy Performance and Construction Automation at the University of Alberta University of Alberta in Canada

PhD position available at the Intelligent Design & Operation for Built Environment (IDOBE) research group at the University of Alberta, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The IDOBE Lab focuses on building energy performance and construction automation, with research aimed at improving how modern infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in the built environment, sustainable infrastructure, and engineering research that connects design, operations, and energy efficiency.

The supervisor named in the post is Dr. Yuxiang Chen. The lab describes itself as an inclusive and diverse research environment and highlights work across innovative projects related to modern infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions. The position is for a PhD student and is intended to start as soon as possible.

No specific funding details, stipend amount, or deadline are provided in the post. Interested applicants should review the lab page and contact the supervisor or follow the application instructions linked from the post.

Relevant study areas include Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, and Mechanical Engineering, especially for candidates with interests in building systems, automation, and energy-focused infrastructure research.