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ph3Design and Shape the Future of Work in the Built Environment with AI /h3 pHow will AI and digitalisation transform jobs, skills and business opportunities in built environment transitions over the next 5–10 years? /p pJoin FUTURED, a Dutch NWO‑funded research programme, and develop scenarios at the intersection of AI‑driven digitalisation and the energy transition in the built environment. You’ll work with researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to map labour‑market futures, identify emerging opportunities and risks, and co‑create practical scenarios for the workforce. /p pIf you have strong qualitative research skills, a passion for innovation in the built environment, and the drive to turn foresight into action—this PhD is for you. /p pFUTURED (Fostering Upskilled Talent for Urban Resilience, Energy Transition, and Digitalisation in the Built Environment) examines how the twin transitions of energy transition and digitalisation are reshaping jobs, skills, and labour‑market dynamics across the full built‑environment lifecycle. Within FUTURED, WP2 develops participatory long‑ and short‑term scenarios to provide actionable foresight for policymakers, employers, and education providers, with direct links to workforce capability development, work redesign, and lifelong learning pathways. This PhD (Task 2.2) focuses on 5–10 year scenario planning for AI‑enabled digitalisation and its interaction with the energy transition, identifying labour‑market and business risks and opportunities, and is closely integrated with WP1 (labour‑market evidence), WP2.1 (long‑term scenario coherence), WP3 (implications for job redesign, retention, and wellbeing), and WP4 (living‑lab validation and co‑creation). /p h3Job Requirements /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., construction management, architecture/engineering management, innovation studies, socio‑technical systems, data/AI in the built environment, public policy/transition studies). /li liBusiness, policy, or social background, with affinity with digitalisation and the built environment (e.g., BIM, digital twins, automation pipelines used), innovation adoption and governance in construction, and especially in the work execution of construction activities. /li liA doer mentality and openness for a problem‑solving approach. /li liStrong qualitative research capabilities: case‑study design, interviewing, coding/thematic analysis; ability to synthesise evidence into scenarios and actionable practitioner outputs. /li liAbility to collaborate in a transdisciplinary consortium and engage stakeholders in co‑creation settings (workshops, validations, living lab activities). /li liExcellent academic writing and communication skills in English and at least B2 level Dutch (if you are at B1 level but strive to learn Dutch quickly, that is also possible but please pay attention that in the first interview you need to present in Dutch). /li /ul h3Conditions of Employment /h3 ul liDoctoral candidates will be offered a 4‑year period of employment in principle form, but in the form of 2 employment contracts: an initial 1.5‑year contract with an official go/no‑go progress assessment within 15 months, followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2.5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met. /li liSalary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3 059 – €3 881 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a full‑time contract (38 hours), plus 8 % holiday allowance and an end‑of‑year bonus of 8.3 %. /li liAs a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School, providing an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff, and a mentor; the Doctoral Education Programme aims to develop your transferable, discipline‑related and research skills. /li liBenefits include a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, a monthly work‑costs contribution, and flexible work schedules. /li liRelocation support: TU Delft offers information and events to help you prepare your move to the Netherlands, settle in, and expand your (social) network; a Dual Career Programme supports an accompanying partner’s job search. /li /ul h3Application Procedure /h3 pDocuments to submit: a motivation letter (maximum 1 page) addressing your interests and describing how your experience and plans fit with the position; a CV; a position paper (max 1500 words including references) written in English, outlining your vision of how trends in AI and digitalisation shape the labour market in the context of the energy transition in the built environment, and clearly identifying key theoretical influences. /p pPlanned interview dates: first‑round interview on 27 July 2026, second‑round interview on 26 August 2026; PhD to start in October/November 2026. /p pContact information: For more information about this vacancy, contact Dr. Tong Wang via e‑mail: T.Wang‑ For information about the application procedure, contact Sofie Hennekens via e‑mail: recruitment‑ /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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