Company Description
ENCORD is a forum for industry stakeholders in the construction sector, founded in 1989 with a focus on Europe. The organization promotes industry-led research, development, and innovation to address challenges like digital transformation, skilled labor shortage, and climate change mitigation. ENCORD's collaborative approach involves working groups in Digital Built Environment, Foresight, Health & Safety, LEAN, and Sustainability.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD and/or Master student to be funded by the H&S Working Group of ENCORD, to exploring the applications of different technologies such as but not limited to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing health, safety, and well-being in the construction industry.
Through this project, the student will be given opportunity to network with the ENCORD members and provide valuable output for members to leverage and create and impact for construction sector. The project and the research is expected to be around 3-6 months timeline.
This is a remote/hybrid role for a Masters Student based within European Country. The role involves conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating findings to contribute to the organization's innovation efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on AI and latest technological applications in construction health, safety, and well-being.
• Engage directly with front-line construction workers to gather insights into their experiences, challenges, and needs related to health, safety, and well-being. This may involve conducting interviews, focus groups, and surveys guided by members
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of data-driven solutions in real-world construction settings with the members supervision
• Analyse data and interpret results to inform the development of safety protocols and well-being initiatives.
• Work closely with industry partners and stakeholders to ensure the practical applicability of research outcomes.
• Prepare research findings for publication in high-impact academic journals, ensuring that the work meets rigorous scholarly standards and contributes to the body of knowledge in the field.
• Present research findings at international conferences, workshops, and seminars to share knowledge with the broader academic and professional communities and to receive feedback and critique from peers.
Qualifications
- Analytical Skills and Research abilities
- Strong Communication skills
- Experience or knowledge in Physics
- Programming skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Interest or background in construction industry research
- Master's degree in a related field
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ashuhan Dogan