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UCL CENTRE FOR GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE| Open

About the role

We wishes to appoint a Research Fellow who will support the delivery of the REASON project, a Horizon Europe initiative advancing Digital Twin methodologies for disaster response and critical infrastructure resilience. The post holder will be based at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, a world-leading faculty ranked #1 in the world for Built Environment studies and #1 in the UK for its research environment. The post holder will carry out research, and programme administration within the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, consistent with the vision and mission of The School. This is a full time role on a 1 year fixed-term contract, with an opportunity for extension subject to funding.

Research Fellow

Brunel University of London | Open

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant or Research Fellow to contribute to CLIMABUILD, a Horizon Europe research project developing innovative methodologies, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital technologies and decision-support solutions to enhance the resilience, sustainability and climate adaptability of buildings and the wider built environment.

Fully Funded PhD

UCL, Centre for Global Infrastructure Resilience | Open

The EnergyEye project will explore how AI, digital twins and generative AI can transform residential building retrofits, making our homes and communities more sustainable, energy-efficient and resilient.

The PhD will be co-supervised by Prof. Stergios-Aristoteles Mitoulis and Prof. Qiuchen Lu at the UCL Centre for Global Infrastructure Resilience.

Research Fellow

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Open

About the role

University College London (UCL) wishes to appoint a Research Fellow who will support the delivery of the SHIFTIN project by undertaking research on circular reconstruction, sustainable construction materials and resilient transport infrastructure, using network and/or complex systems analysis where appropriate.

The post holder will be based at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. The post holder will carry out research and programme administration within the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, consistent with the vision and mission of the School.

This is a full-time role on a one-year fixed-term contract, with an opportunity for extension subject to funding.

Project Manager

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Closed

A Project Manager position was available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) for the Empower Ukraine project.

The postholder was responsible for leading the operational delivery of the Empower Ukraine project, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution of programme activities including MOOCs, CPD delivery, stakeholder engagement, and international partnerships.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Empower Ukraine project, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones, timelines, KPIs, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, and risk registers.
• Monitor progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions.
• Prepare reports for funders, Project Boards, and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor financial performance and support reporting requirements.

Research Fellow on Digital Twins for Zero Emission Buildings

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Closed

A Research Fellow position was available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) for the ZEBAI project.

The postholder would undertake high-quality research within established programmes, with a primary focus on the ZEBAI project, contributing to the development of zero-emission buildings through advanced digital modelling, digital twins, and interdisciplinary approaches.

The role involved generating new knowledge through data collection, analysis and interpretation, supporting sustainable building design, and translating research outputs into academic publications, practical applications and impact aligned with project and institutional objectives.

This role was full-time employment with a fixed-term contract for one year, with an opportunity for extension.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collect and process research data through methods such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, research interviews, building digital twins and building monitoring.
• Interact with and assist designers, engineers and architects during the development of sustainable buildings relevant to the ZEBAI project.
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Develop innovative digital twins for monitoring Zero Emission Buildings.
• Undertake management roles and prepare deliverables for the ZEBAI project.

Lecturer for Sustainable and Resilient Cities

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Closed

A Lecturer position was available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) for the Empower Ukraine project.

The successful candidate would bring best practices in designing learning programmes and accelerating student learning through online education, ensuring that educational content meets UCL’s standards for inclusivity, innovation and student engagement.

Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate, postgraduate, and CPD Ukrainian students under the Empower Ukraine framework.
• Support the design and implementation of MOOC, Microcredential, and Technology-Enhanced Learning content via Moodle.
• Translate advances in engineering and infrastructure research into engaging teaching delivery.
• Demonstrate and promote inclusive teaching practices in line with UCL’s equality and diversity values.
• Collaborate with lecturers and project partners to update and align learning materials with Eurocodes and European standards.

Lecturer in Conflict Resilient Infrastructure

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Closed

A Lecturer position was available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) for the Empower Ukraine project.

The successful candidate would contribute to designing, developing and teaching modules in civil engineering within UCL’s framework of excellence. The role included translating advances in these fields into engaging learning materials and online courses delivered via Moodle.

Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD Ukrainian students under the Empower Ukraine framework.
• Support the design and implementation of MOOC, Microcredential and Technology-Enhanced Learning content via Moodle.
• Translate advances in engineering and infrastructure research into engaging teaching delivery.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and support to students.
• Demonstrate and promote inclusive teaching practices in line with UCL’s equality and diversity values.
• Collaborate with lecturers and project partners to update and align learning materials with Eurocodes and European standards.

Two Research Fellow Positions

UCL Centre for Global Infrastructure Resilience [GIROS] | The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction

Two Research Fellow positions were available at the UCL Centre for Global Infrastructure Resilience [GIROS], based at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, for the ZEBAI project.

The successful candidates would contribute to research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainable construction, building design, building physics, BIM/digital twins and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

We were looking for applicants with expertise in areas such as:

• AI for construction and the built environment
• Sustainable building design and construction processes
• Building physics and environmental performance
• BIM, digital twins, generative AI and data-driven design methods
• Life Cycle Assessment and sustainability assessment

The positions were based at The Bartlett, UCL.

Postdoc Research Fellow

Status: Closed | PORTAL

Role summary

We recruited a Research Fellow to join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brunel University London.

The role was part of the Horizon Europe PORTAL MSCA Staff Exchanges project, focused on developing threat-agnostic resilience strategies for port–city ecosystems.

The Fellow was expected to play a key role in supporting the project’s research, coordination and impact activities while working closely with Prof. Sotirios Argyroudis and a global consortium of partners.

Key aspects of the role

• Support research activities related to threat-agnostic resilience.
• Contribute to the development of resilience strategies for port–city ecosystems.
• Support project coordination and impact-related activities.
• Work with an international consortium of academic and non-academic partners.
• Contribute to the MetaInfrastructure group’s research and dissemination activities.

International secondments

The position included opportunities for international research secondments to European partner institutions, supported by an MSCA mobility top-up allowance.

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Postdoc Research Fellow

Status: Closed | PORTAL

We were seeking a Postdoc Research Fellow to join the Horizon Europe PORTAL Project—an ambitious international initiative advancing threat-agnostic resilience of port ecosystems and critical infrastructure.

Based at UCL’s Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, the successful candidate would work closely with Prof. Stergios Mitoulis, Prof. Sotirios Argyroudis and a global consortium of partners to deliver research in infrastructure resilience, risk modelling, multi-hazard analysis, and sustainable and climate-resilient port systems.

The position offered opportunities to contribute to a high-impact European project while engaging in international collaboration, secondments, and knowledge exchange.

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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow

Status: Open | MetaInfrastructure

The MetaInfrastructure research group welcomes expressions of interest for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) programme.

We are looking for outstanding postdoctoral researchers interested in developing innovative and interdisciplinary research aligned with the themes of MetaInfrastructure, including:

• Resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems
• Critical infrastructure resilience
• Climate adaptation
• Digital twins
• AI and data-driven infrastructure management
• Smart sensing
• Infrastructure interdependencies
• Transport systems
• Post-disaster and post-conflict recovery
• Sustainability transitions

Applicants must hold a PhD at the time of the MSCA-PF deadline and have a maximum of eight years of postdoctoral research experience, in line with MSCA eligibility rules, and comply with the MSCA mobility rule.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us using the expression of interest form.

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Teaching Fellow in Infrastructure, Civil, Structural, Environmental Engineering or Architecture

Status: Closed | BridgeUkraine initiative

Person specification

• Fluent in Ukrainian and English.
• PhD in Civil, Structural, Infrastructure or Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, Eurocodes for the design of structures and infrastructure.
• Higher degree relevant to the research or teaching area, or equivalent qualifications.
• High-level analytical capability.
• Ability to design and deliver module materials successfully.
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively.
• Understanding of, and ability to contribute to, broader management and administration processes.

Main duties

• Contribute to generating funding and support activities that enhance student experience, employability or integration with the country of origin, Ukraine.
• Contribute to the design of MOOC and CPD programmes for external clients and similar education-related activities.
• Support the delivery of CPD programmes and provide specialist input, often under the supervision of a project leader.
• Travel to Ukraine to identify and assist Ukrainian universities in updating existing syllabuses or developing new ones.
• Teach within the relevant subject area as part of an established programme, under supervision from an academic member of staff.
• Develop curricula, CPD provision and modules in Civil Engineering, infrastructure, restoration and rehabilitation of structures and critical infrastructure.
• Deliver lectures and teaching materials.
• Develop Massive Open Online Courses, Technology Enhanced Learning materials, CPDs and Microcredential materials.
• Supervise research and educational activities relevant to the programme.
• Develop novel methodologies and techniques appropriate to the educational activities pursued.
• Pursue personal research, including developing research ideas and acquiring support, including financial support, around the scope of MOOCs, CPDs, Microcredentials and related education activities.
• Supervise and examine MSc students while promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity.

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Project Manager for “Empower Ukraine”

Status: Closed | School of Engineering

Role summary

The role involved managing the “Empower Ukraine” project within the School of Engineering and contributing to larger University-wide projects as part of the School of Engineering Professional Services staff.

To support flexible use of resources, the post-holder could also be offered opportunities to work elsewhere in the department or wider University.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with the Ministry of Restoration to understand needs and ensure alignment.
• Pursue accessibility and engagement with Ukrainian Professional Engineering Bodies.
• Develop new collaborations and actively seek support for the project.
• Organise workshops and support stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage social media and outreach activities.
• Identify ways to update the MOOC of the Empower Ukraine project.
• Engage with lecturers and researchers for the delivery of CPDs.
• Organise a two-day online international conference.
• Build a community of practice based on stakeholder interactions.
• Develop participatory schemes for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Main duties

• Be responsible for the delivery of one or more projects, or contribute to larger University projects, through significant and high-level project management support.
• Support the development of Massive Open Online Course materials.
• Support CPD seminars, including presentations, lecture notes, assessments, tests, quizzes and surveys.
• Contribute to coordination, administration, communication and delivery activities specific to the Empower Ukraine project.

Fluency in Ukrainian and English is desirable for the delivery of the project.