PhD on Natural Visual Patterns, Mental Wellbeing, and Overheating Resilience
Join a multidisciplinary project exploring nature's impact on mental health and building design.
Best for:Ideal for candidates with a background in environmental psychology or building engineering and a passion for interdisciplinary research.
Overview
This PhD position focuses on the intersection of environmental psychology and building physics, investigating how nature-inspired facade designs can enhance occupant wellbeing and comfort. The research aims to address challenges related to stress, thermal discomfort, and energy consumption in homes. Conducted at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and in collaboration with Delft University of Technology, the project involves literature reviews, experiments, and field studies. Applicants will engage with industry partners to develop and test innovative facade solutions.
What you'll do
- Conduct literature reviews on the effects of nature exposure on mental wellbeing.
- Design and perform experiments in both virtual and real-world settings.
- Co-create and test nature-inspired facade elements in collaboration with industry partners.
- Collect and analyze self-reported, physiological, and environmental data.
- Apply building simulation and advanced statistical methods for data analysis.
- Engage in interdisciplinary teamwork and contribute to project discussions.
- Develop teaching skills and mentor students as part of the academic experience.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in environmental psychology, lighting research, architectural or building engineering, or human-technology interaction
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; C1 level proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Experience in experimental research with human participants
- Proficiency in quantitative data analysis
- Familiarity with building simulation and facade technologies
- Strong research-oriented mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
- Open to all nationalities
- Must hold a relevant master's degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Interested candidates should submit their application through the university's portal. Ensure that all required documents are included. For further details, refer to the official job listing.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research proposal
- Master's degree transcripts
- 2 reference letters
Contact
Kynthia Chamilothori· Main Supervisor
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