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Project Manager

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Coming soon

Two Research Fellow positions are available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC), for the Empower Ukraine project.

The postholder will lead 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:

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

Research Fellow on Digital twins for zero emission buildings

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Coming soon

Two Research Fellow positions are available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC), for the Empower Ukraine project.

The postholder will 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 involves 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 is full time employment with FTC for 1 year with opportunity for extension

Duties and responsibilities:

• Collect and process research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews from e.g., building digital twins and building monitoring
• Interact and assist designers (Engineers and Architects) during the development of sustainable buildings relevant to the ZEBAI project delivery
• Analyse and interpret data
• Develop innovative digital twins for monitoring of Zero Emissions Buildings
• Undertake management roles and prepare deliverables for the ZEBAI project

Lecturer for Sustainable and Resilient Cities

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) | Coming soon

A lecturer position is available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC), for the Empower Ukraine project.

The successful candidate will 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) | Coming soon

A lecturer position is available at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC), for the Empower Ukraine project.

The successful candidates will contribute to designing, developing, and teaching modules in civil engineering within UCL’s framework of excellence. They will play a key role in 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 are 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 will contribute to research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainable construction, building design, building physics, BIM/digital twins and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

We are 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 will be based at The Bartlett, UCL, a world-leading faculty for the built environment.

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 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 are 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 (QS No1 in the built environment research and education), you will work closely with Prof. Stergios Mitoulis , Prof. Sotirios Argyroudis and a global consortium of partners to deliver cutting-edge research in: Infrastructure resilience Risk modelling and multi-hazard analysis Sustainable and climate-resilient port systems This is a unique opportunity 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, and 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

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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.