The successful PhD applicant will contribute to the Faculty Research Centre for Low Impact Buildings (CLIB) and have the opportunity to study under the supervision of key researchers and practionners in BIMM, including access to the only simulation training centre in the UK, and one of just three such facilities globally.

The aim is demonstrable innovation and added-value in BIMM data management, practices and processes, through their integration with simulation training to optimise the construction, delivery and essential skills required to close the gap between design and in-use performance of the built environment.

The project must have impact and inform real change in architecture, engineering and construction, therefore it will be based on live projects to optimise and evaluate decision-making and training informed by the research.  Key aspects will be the evaluation of current industry training, use of BIMM, and the technical integration of BIMM data into virtual training environments.

The postholder will contribute to research led teaching, high quality publications, and engage with the research strategy of the Faculty in Low Impact Buildings.

The Centre for Low Impact Buildings (CLIB) works closely with the Faculty’s Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Building.  The CLIB’s aim is to become an academic and industry partner of choice in delivering real solutions to close the design versus in-use performance gap in the built environment.  This PhD will support our work to ensure that decision-making processes reflect the whole life implications of building performance, and inform the skills and training needs of the sector to achieve a step-change in the effective delivery and performance of buildings.

Candidate specifications

• A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the Project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
• Or in the event of a first degree classification of less than 2:1, a Masters Degree in a relevant subject area will be considered as an equivalent. The Masters must have been attained with overall marks at merit level (60%). In addition, the dissertation or equivalent element in the Masters must also have been attained with a mark at merit level (60%).
• The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a three-year period of study
• A minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)