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The School of Architecture (SoA) within the University of Utah's College of Architecture + Planning invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow in thermal comfort, building energy efficiency, low-carbon building envelopes, control & optimization. This position will be full-time 1.0 FTE to begin on July 1, 2024 and run through June 30, 2026.The SoA offers an accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS) and a Master of Science in Architectural Studies (MSAS). In the last several years, a new integrated curriculum has been developed with a sequence of immersive design studios with integrated courses (technology, research, theory, design communication, etc.), building up from bachelor to master to a capstone experience of a student-driven individual design project prepared and supported by architectural research. http://soa.cap.utah.edu.The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a background in architecture or architectural engineering and research at the intersection of thermal comfort, building energy efficiency, low-carbon building envelopes, control & optimization. The position also offers the successful candidate opportunity co-teach classes with the lead supervisor or independently teach elective or design courses. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Timothy O. Adekunle.Candidates will be required to show commitment in promoting the core beliefs underpinning the University of Utah School of Architecture within the school, the college, the institution, and the design professions. The core beliefs are Design Excellence, Responsibility, Resiliency, Respect and Respond.Candidates will be required to conduct quality research and produce scholarly work within an R1 university setting. Based on the expectations for this position, candidates will have an excellent research trajectory and must hold a PhD degree.