Manish Dixit

Texas A&M University’s Environmental Sustainability and Resilience (ENSURE) Lab is advertising a PhD position in an interdisciplinary project on accelerating mass timber construction in Texas . The research will combine Building Information Modeling (BIM) , building energy simulation , life cycle assessment (LCA) , construction cost analysis , and climate resilience to develop practical, industry-ready mass timber solutions for commercial buildings. The project includes collaboration with construction industry partners, making it a strong fit for students interested in applied research with real-world impact. Preferred backgrounds include construction , architecture , civil/architectural engineering , building science , BIM , sustainable construction , energy modeling , LCA , or related areas. Prior experience with mass timber is desirable but not required. This is a recently funded opportunity. The post does not specify stipend, tuition coverage, or a formal deadline, but it asks candidates to apply and start as soon as possible . The announcement is posted by Manish Dixit , Associate Professor at Texas A&M University. Interested candidates should consult the attached position description for the application instructions.