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Zuyd Postdoctoral Lector Fellowship in Sustainable Built Environments

Two-year research appointment leading the Sustainable Built Environment lectorate investigating deep thermal retrofits, timber modular construction, and urban microclimate cooling.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
PhD in civil engineering, building physics, or architecture with post-PhD industrial experience
English language proficiency
Professional English fluency; Dutch B1/B2 advantageous
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated record of applied research projects in energy-positive buildings or circular renovation
Recommendation letters
Three professional reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
EUR 55,000 to EUR 68,000 annual gross salary under Dutch HBO collective labor agreement
Application fee
EUR 0
Tuition / joining costs
Not applicable (academic faculty appointment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 30, 2027 (Summer/Autumn 2027 start)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Zuyd University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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