PhD Position in Environmental Engineering (University of Nottingham)

Institution: University of Nottingham – Faculty of Engineering, Buildings, Energy and Environment (BEE) Research Group Location: UK Reference: ENG307 Closing Date: Open until filled Project Overview This PhD focuses on evidence-based, climate-resilient retrofit strategies for UK school buildings to improve: Indoor environmental quality for children’s health and wellbeing Energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions Long-term climate resilience and building performance The research integrates Passive House and EnerPHit principles with real-world building data. It aims to produce practical, scalable solutions for school estate managers, designers, and policymakers, supporting the Net Zero Schools agenda. Candidate Profile First-class or 2:1 undergraduate degree in: Architecture Architectural Engineering Building Services Engineering Environmental Engineering Related fields Relevant Master’s or professional experience in sustainable design, building physics, energy modeling, or environmental performance is desirable. Motivated to address real-world challenges in sustainable building retrofit. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Desirable skills: quantitative methods, dynamic building performance analysis, stakeholder engagement, and experience in sustainable architecture or building physics. Benefits & Environment Funding sought post-selection to cover home tuition fees and UKRI doctoral stipend. Hands-on experience with real school buildings and measured datasets. Training through the Researcher Academy, including academic writing, networking, and career development. Access to a supportive interdisciplinary supervisory team and outstanding research facilities. Opportunity to make a significant societal and environmental impact. Contact: Dr. Sara Mohamed for further information and application submission. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Institution: University of Nottingham – Faculty of Engineering, Buildings, Energy and Environment (BEE) Research Group
Location: UK
Reference: ENG307
Closing Date: Open until filled

Project Overview

This PhD focuses on evidence-based, climate-resilient retrofit strategies for UK school buildings to improve:

Indoor environmental quality for children’s health and wellbeing
Energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions
Long-term climate resilience and building performance

The research integrates Passive House and EnerPHit principles with real-world building data. It aims to produce practical, scalable solutions for school estate managers, designers, and policymakers, supporting the Net Zero Schools agenda.

Candidate Profile

First-class or 2:1 undergraduate degree in:
- Architecture
- Architectural Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Related fields
Relevant Master’s or professional experience in sustainable design, building physics, energy modeling, or environmental performance is desirable.
Motivated to address real-world challenges in sustainable building retrofit.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable skills: quantitative methods, dynamic building performance analysis, stakeholder engagement, and experience in sustainable architecture or building physics.

Benefits & Environment

Funding sought post-selection to cover home tuition fees and UKRI doctoral stipend.
Hands-on experience with real school buildings and measured datasets.
Training through the Researcher Academy, including academic writing, networking, and career development.
Access to a supportive interdisciplinary supervisory team and outstanding research facilities.
Opportunity to make a significant societal and environmental impact.