Postdoctoral Researcher in Building Construction

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Do you want to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is a given? With us, you'll work with engaged colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and excellent opportunities to attract external funding. You'll have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large. The Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources (SBN) offers unique and comprehensive research expertise in the building and construction field. The Building Construction subject area (https://www.ltu.se/forskning/forskningsamnen/byggkonstruktion) is now seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to science and technology in the field of condition assessment. Within our division, we strive for everyone to develop and grow as individuals. Subject Description Building Construction encompasses loads, design, dimensioning, durability, load-bearing capacity, repair and strengthening of buildings and structures made of concrete, steel, wood and other materials, individually or in combination, under normal conditions, in cold climates, and in fire. Project Description The project Semi-probabilistic Assessment of Infrastructure Under Climate Impact develops and applies semi-probabilistic and probabilistic methods to assess current and future load-bearing capacity of existing infrastructure, taking into account climate change and non-stationary environmental conditions. The goal is to link reliability-based research to practically useful decision support for infrastructure managers and public authorities. The work connects to research in bridge monitoring, condition assessment, and data-driven infrastructure management. Data from case studies (inspections, monitoring, and testing) are used for model updating, calibration of safety formats, and forecasting of future performance and remaining service life. Responsibilities You will conduct research with strong methodological and applied components, with the aim of publishing results in international, peer-reviewed journals and presenting them at leading scientific conferences. Responsibilities include: Develop semi-probabilistic and probabilistic frameworks for assessing existing infrastructure under climate impact Integrate time-dependent deterioration models with climate projections Update models with data from monitoring and inspection Calibrate and compare safety formats Translate analysis results into decision support Participate in supervision, teaching, and research applications Qualifications To be eligible for this postdoctoral position, you must have completed a doctorate in civil engineering, building construction, civil engineering, or a closely related field, with specialization in areas such as structural reliability, probabilistic methods, infrastructure assessment, or durability. The doctorate must be completed by the start date. Mandatory qualifications: Strong research background in structural reliability and probabilistic/semi-probabilistic analysis and safety formats for design and assessment of structures Documented experience with time-variant models for structural load-bearing capacity, deterioration processes, or life-cycle-based analysis of structures Experience with Monte Carlo, FORM/SORM, or similar methods Ability to work with experimental data, monitoring data, or inspection data for model updating and uncertainty quantification Good knowledge of existing structures, particularly concrete and bridges Good publication record Very strong ability to communicate in English orally and in writing, and ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary collaborations Meriting qualifications: Experience with climate change scenarios and their application in structural or infrastructure assessment Knowledge of code calibration, partial coefficients, or assessment standards for existing structures Experience in translating technical analysis results into decision support or guidelines for infrastructure owners and public actors Information This is a full-time position for two years. Work location is Luleå. Intended start date: As soon as possible. For further information, please contact Jaime Gonzalez, University Lecturer, 0920-49 2970, [email protected] or Chao Wang, University Lecturer, 0920-49 2944, [email protected] Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 [email protected] OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 [email protected] Application We prefer that you apply for the position using the application button below, where you submit a cover letter, CV/list of merits, and copies of verified degree certificates. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and degree certificates must be written in Swedish or English. Application deadline: August 3, 2026 Reference number: 3824-2026Do you want to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is a given? With us, you'll work with engaged colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and excellent opportunities to attract external funding. You'll have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large. The Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources (SBN) offers unique and comprehensive research expertise in the building and construction field. The Building Construction subject area…

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16. 6. 2026

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