Developing a Building Energy Model for a Zero-Energy Senior House (Fully Electric) in the Netherlands

Hosting Unit: Sustainable Building Design Lab Faculty of Applied Sciences Quartier Polytech 1, B52/3, Allée de la Découverte 9, 4000 Liège, Belgium

Internship Description: This internship focuses on developing a simulation model for a nearly zero-energy senior row house located in Gissenburg, the Netherlands. The intern will contribute to:

• Collecting data from post-occupancy monitoring and field surveys • Conducting a simplified energy audit and comparing results with public benchmarks • Analyzing electricity use and calibrating the model with monthly energy bills • Evaluating indoor environmental quality and the real-life performance of a heat pump and PV system

The model will be built using DesignBuilder and aligned with CEN 16798 and CEN 15316 standards.

Skills to Be Gained:

• Building energy and performance modeling • 3D modeling using photogrammetry techniques • Comfort monitoring and energy audit practices • Real-world analysis of heat pump and PV performance • Application of EU standards for building energy simulation

Duration and Timing:

• Duration: 3 to 6 months • Start date: Flexible, depending on the candidate’s availability • Location: Liège, Belgium (with the possibility of hybrid working)

Target Profiles:

We welcome applications from students in the final year of their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: • Mechanical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Civil Engineering • Architectural Engineering (with a focus on energy)

Language: English

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should send a CV and a motivation letter to: 📧 shady.attia@uliege.be

This internship offer can span one of four research topics:

• TOPIC 1 : Assessing flood damage in the business sector
• Topic 2 : Modelling and Evaluation of Nature-based Solutions for Reducing Fluvial Flood Risk
• Topic 3 : Numerical modelling of flood-induced pollutant transport in riverine systems
• Topic 4 : Flood storage in river systems as a nature-based solution for flood risk mitigation

To apply, please provide CV and motivation letter to Prof. B. Dewaels (B.Dewals@uliege.be). Internships can happen anytime starting from September 2025 and until september 2027.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for an Erasmus+ traineeship within its Office for International Cooperation.

Trainees will assist the international office team in daily activities, including: • supporting general administrative tasks • communicating with incoming and outgoing students (via email and in person) • preparing mobility and registration documents • assisting with translation of various materials (academic and practical information) • preparing content for the website (news, notices, etc.)

Level of Studies: Undergraduate, Graduate or Postgraduate

Required Skills: Organisational and coordination skills, creativity and flexibility in communication, English (B2 or higher), ability to work independently and as part of a team, and good computer skills (MS Office).

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

Salary / Financial Support: Unpaid internship (students may apply for Erasmus+ traineeship funding)

Contact: international@ffzg.hr (Ivana Bedeković & Tamara Šveljo)

To apply, email oergonul@ku.edu.tr (Please CC tguven@ku.edu.tr and dzengin@ku.edu.tr) CV and motivation letter are highly appreciated.

Students will prepare buffer and reagents and work in an on going research project in the field of cell biology using budding yeast as a model.

Apply through email to aykoca@ku.edu.tr. Include a CV, letter of intent and 2 references. Please CC tguven@ku.edu.tr and dzengin@ku.edu.tr

The intern will support various stages of the archival lifecycle, ranging from the initial classification of collections to their preparation for public access. Key responsibilities include assisting with the translation of collection materials and contributing to the organization, structuring, and refinement of associated metadata to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Applicants are kindly requested to submit their applications to aayaokur@ku.edu.tr by January 10, 2026, including the following documents: a valid student enrollment certificate, a current CV, and a statement of purpose. Please CC tguven@ku.edu.tr and dzengin@ku.edu.tr

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist the Incoming Team with all matters pertaining to Incoming Exchange Students,
• Support the organization of delegation visits,
• Collaborate with all offices, including the offices of the Registrar and Human Resources, on the development and implementation of Incoming Exchange Student Services and Programs,
• Respond to Incoming inquiries through email,
• Create social media content for the OIP accounts,
• Design promotional materials through Canva, InDesign, etc.
• Helping with the application, admission procedures of students, and maintaining the office environment through inventory and other administrative tasks.

Apply directly with your CV & Motivation Letter (mention duration and your starting date preference) by emailing incoming@ku.edu.tr

Program for visiting fellows is open to Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers who would like to spend 1-3 months at Koç University in interaction with MiReKoc affiliated faculty and researchers, to participate in seminars and workshops and to develop their research in Koç University’s excellent academic environment. Visitors can use different facilities (library, sports center etc.) and a shared office space is allocated based on availability. Furthermore, the Ph.D. and above level visitors are expected to give a seminar regarding the topic of their research and/or publish a working paper under MiReKoc Working Paper Series.

Applicants should send a Letter of Intent that expresses their reasons for application and summarizes their research area, their CV and the names and contact information of two referees via email to mirekoc@ku.edu.tr. 

Please CC tguven@ku.edu.tr and dzengin@ku.edu.tr

Please note that MiReKoc does not have funding for visiting fellows. Fellows will be responsible for the arrangement of their own accommodation. Erasmus+ traineeship funds may be explored for this purpose so please contact your home/sending universities. 

Besides PhDs and Post-docs, this position is also open to MA students preparing a thesis, who would like to conduct further research, participate in seminars and workshops and to develop their research in Koç University’s excellent academic environment. They are expected to regularly visit the campus and may make use of shared office space, based on availability. Integration to MiReKoc research projects will depend on the necessity during that period and fellows might be asked to support the center with administrative tasks.

Graduate students and junior professional workers are welcomed to collaborate at MiReKoc during one of the three available terms:

(1) Spring term: Spring term takes place throughout February-March-April-May. Applications are welcomed during the period of 1-15 December every year.
(2) Summer term: Summer term takes place throughout May-June-July. Applications are welcomed during the period of 1-15 April every year.
(3) Autumn term: Autumn term takes place throughout September-October-November-December. Applications are welcomed during the period of 1-15 July every year. "

Potential candidates can apply during the periods indicated above by emailing a CV and a cover letter (detailing current/potential research and how a position at MiReKoc would contribute to this process) to  mirekoc@ku.edu.tr. 

Please CC tguven@ku.edu.tr and dzengin@ku.edu.tr

Please note that MiReKoc does not have funding for visiting fellows. Fellows will be responsible for the arrangement of their own accommodation. Erasmus+ traineeship funds may be explored for this purpose so please contact your home/sending universities.