Higher Degree Researchers (HDR) & Postdoctoral Opportunities
The Hub has many opportunities across all Research Nodes for HDR (PhD & MPhil) and Postdoctoral researchers. Watch this space, as more information on each role will be advertised soon. In the meantime, please email your interest, including Research Node(s) of interest, to timber@civil.uq.edu.au.
HDR Opportunity – Design for Extended Building Life
The ARC Advance Timber Hub are pleased to advise we have a HDR Opportunity available at The University of Queensland- St Lucia Campus.
Hub Node: Design for Extended Building Life
Hub Project: Circular (re)design to enable disassembly and reuse of mid-rise timber buildings.
Program: PhD
Location: The University of Queensland- St Lucia Campus
Research area:
This research project aims to advance the understanding and adoption of circular design strategies in timber construction by examining the relationship between architectural design, circularity levels, and environmental impact in Design for/from Disassembly of mid-rise mass timber buildings (MTBs), and identifying implementation pathways suited to the Australian timber construction sector, including the development of frameworks, design guidelines, and tools.
Key research areas include:
- Circularity Assessment: Exploring design for adaptability, disassembly, reuse, and other circular strategies to extend the lifespan of MTBs and optimise resource efficiency.
- End-of-Life Scenarios: Evaluating the deconstruction, disassembly, and reuse potential of existing mass timber structures to assess long-term sustainability and resource recovery.
- Research by Design: Applying and validating new fundamental knowledge to develop more integrated design approaches for circularity in MTBs.
Link to opportunity:
Circular (re)design to enable disassembly and reuse of mid-rise timber buildings in Australia
Affiliates Group
We welcome all collaborative interest in the ARC Advance Timber Hub. We invite any individuals or groups (e.g. external researchers, practitioners, industry representatives, community groups and adjuncts) with an interest in the Hub to join our Affiliates group.
As part of this group, you will have first access to the Hub’ activity program which will include face to face events, webinars and forums with both national and international thought leaders.
Please email your interest to timber@civil.uq.edu.au.