Ralph Horne

RMIT Europe is seeking a Research Fellow to support the delivery of its responsibilities in the Horizon Europe-funded FLEXIBUILD project. The role is based in Barcelona within the Inclusive Cities and Communities (ICC) Cluster , part of RMIT Europe’s collaborative international research environment. The project focuses on transforming buildings of different ages, types and digital maturity into smart, flexible and user-centred energy assets. The research combines advanced digital technologies, artificial intelligence, interoperable data infrastructure and real-time energy flexibility services with co-creation, inclusivity and citizen engagement through a Societal Readiness Management approach. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of social sciences , energy and the built environment . The role involves leading day-to-day project coordination and delivery for RMIT Europe, contributing to the project’s social sciences and humanities dimensions, and helping embed social, behavioural, governance, equity and public engagement perspectives into the development, deployment and evaluation of FLEXIBUILD solutions. The position reports to Dr. Beatriz Pineda Revilla and involves close collaboration with Ralph Horne , Dr. Bhavna Middha and other members of RMIT Europe and the ICC Cluster. The project is described as a multidisciplinary consortium with demonstration activities across Denmark, Portugal and Italy . The role also supports strategic collaboration between RMIT University and European researchers, industry partners and community stakeholders, while maintaining an active research output profile through project deliverables and related publications. RMIT Europe presents itself as a creative and dynamic European hub of RMIT University, with an ambitious team focused on inclusive, sustainable and resilient communities and on delivering impact through international research partnerships.