Scientist Urban Microclimate and Sustainable Cooling in Arid Regions
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About the Role
The role involves research on urban microclimate, sustainable cooling, energy efficiency, and thermal management, requiring a Ph.D. and expertise in advanced cooling technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Develop advanced numerical simulations (CFD/FEM) and empirical research on cooling systems, thermal comfort, urban heat island, and heat mitigation strategies
- Develop and validate simulation models for building scale and urban microclimate thermal behavior
- Advance understanding of building and landscape materials for thermal performance
- Model and simulate thermal flows, comfort indices, and urban heat dynamics using energy and climate analysis tools
- Conduct CFD simulations and apply thermal management principles to evaluate and optimize energy use
- Lead and contribute to research on sustainable indoor and outdoor cooling solutions
- Design and develop prototypes for cooling technologies optimized for hot and arid climates
- Design and execute laboratory and field scale experiments to evaluate cooling performance
- Contribute to the development of testbeds and pilot systems for next generation cooling technologies
- Collaborate with government, academia, and industry partners to support Qatar National Vision 2030
- Identify innovation opportunities and contribute to R&D roadmaps, support IP development
- Mentor interns and junior researchers, contribute to capacity building
Requirements
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
- Demonstrated ability to translate thermal science into practical energy efficient solutions
- Experience with numerical simulations (CFD/FEM) and empirical research on cooling systems
- Ability to design and execute laboratory and field scale experiments
- Knowledge of green building standards (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, EDGE)
- Experience in mentoring interns and junior researchers
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Position Overview
- QEERI seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to join the Environment Centre.
- Focus on urban microclimate research and sustainable cooling in arid regions.
- Address heat mitigation, energy efficiency, and indoor/urban environmental quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop advanced numerical simulations (CFD/FEM) and empirical research on cooling systems.
- Develop and validate simulation models for building scale and urban microclimate thermal behavior.
- Advance understanding of building and landscape materials for thermal performance.
- Model and simulate thermal flows, comfort indices, and urban heat dynamics.
- Conduct CFD simulations to evaluate and optimize energy use and temperature control.
- Lead research on sustainable indoor and outdoor cooling solutions.
- Design and develop prototypes for cooling technologies optimized for hot and arid climates.
- Align designs with green building standards (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, EDGE).
- Design and execute laboratory and field scale experiments.
- Contribute to testbeds and pilot systems for next generation cooling technologies.
- Collaborate with government, academia, and industry partners.
- Identify innovation opportunities, support IP development, and attract funding.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
- Demonstrated ability to translate thermal science into practical energy efficient solutions.
- Experience with numerical simulations (CFD/FEM) and empirical research.
- Ability to design and execute laboratory and field scale experiments.
- Knowledge of green building standards is desirable.
- Experience in mentoring is a plus.
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