• Conduct research on nature-based building skins for heat-resilient retrofits.
• Collaborate with residents, industry partners, and stakeholders for co-creation.
• Develop full-scale prototypes and conduct real-world testing.
• Analyze user acceptance, maintenance, and practical barriers to design and installation.
• Evaluate prototypes based on circular design principles and environmental impacts.

• MSc in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in human perception, building physics, and climate change.
• Motivation for experimental research, prototyping, and environmental assessments.
• Affinity for measuring, modeling, and analyzing environmental conditions.
• Interest in developing new façade design methods based on circular principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• A collaborative and supportive research environment.
• Access to world-class facilities and international networks.
• Opportunities for professional growth and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, starting from €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month.
• Additional benefits including holiday allowance and end-of-year bonus.

Please apply by November 11, 2026, by uploading your CV, motivation letter, copies of your degrees and transcripts, and contact information for at least three references. The start date for this position is March 1, 2027. For more information about the application procedure, contact Paulien Stastra, HR Advisor, at recruitment-bk@tudelft.nl.

TU Delft is committed to making your relocation smooth, providing support through the Coming to Delft Service, which assists with settling in and expanding your network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available for accompanying partners.

Join us at TU Delft to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time while contributing to a sustainable future.