CARE Research Associate – High-Performance and Climate-Resilient Building Envelope Systems Last updated: September 23, , 11:07 a.m.

Posting Period: Sept. 23, – October 9, Planned Start Date: October 9, Planned End Date: October 9, Principal Investigator: Prof.

Hua Ge, Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering Application Instructions: Please submit a CV and brief cover letter to Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 hours per day Hours: 35 hours per week Pay Range: $30.79–$53.28 per hour Union: CARE Languages: English required; French is an asset About Us The Building Envelope and Building Performance research group at Concordia University conducts research on high-performance, low-carbon and climate-resilient buildings.

Current activities include wind-driven rain loads, building envelope performance, bio-based materials, building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal systems, and resilient buildings for cold, northern and remote regions.

Description We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support multidisciplinary research on high-performance and climate-resilient building systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to research activities including: hygrothermal performance and durability of building materials and envelope systems; bio-based and low-carbon building materials; modelling of BIPV/T systems and their integration with HVAC and building energy systems; climate-resilient and high-performance buildings; experimental data analysis and numerical modelling; preparation of research reports, journal publications and research proposals; technical guidance and mentoring of graduate students; and coordination of research activities with academic, industrial, government and other non-academic partners.

Qualifications PhD in Building Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.

Research experience in building science,



building envelopes, building energy systems, or related areas.

Experience with experimental research and/or numerical modelling and simulation.

Strong analytical, technical writing and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research projects.

Experience with research proposal preparation, graduate student mentoring, or coordination with external partners is an asset.

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📌 CARE Research Associate – High-Performance and Climate-Resilient Building Envelope Systems (Montreal)
🏢 Concordia University
📍 Montreal