Postdoctoral Scholar in the SHINElab (Smart Human-centered buIlt eNvironmEnt lab for Sustainability, Resilience, and Wellbeing)
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Jun 09, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position within the SHINElab (Smart Human-centered built eNvironmEnt lab for Sustainability, Resilience, and Wellbeing). We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in fault detection and diagnosis, machine learning, and district energy systems. The SHINElab is an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to advancing innovation at the intersection of technology, engineering, and human well-being. The successful candidate will contribute to developing novel data-driven smart building solutions for high performance building systems. Responsibilities and Expertise Candidates should demonstrate expertise and experience in the following areas:
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as this position involves collaboration across disciplines, preparation of research reports and publications, and communication of results to both technical and non-technical audiences. The successful candidate will join a diverse, multidisciplinary team and play an active role in shaping the research direction of SHINElab. Responsibilities will include leading research on emerging technologies, publishing and presenting research findings, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to proposal development and reporting to project sponsors. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the appointment start date. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
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