Pioneering Sustainable Building Solutions. Recruiting MSCA Postdoctoral fellow candidate

Institution

The Universidad de Navarra (UNAV) is a non-profit private university founded in 1952 based in Pamplona, Spain. It confers 56 official degrees and administers more than 90 postgraduate programs (including 20 doctoral programs and 42 master’s programs) through 10 schools, two superior colleges, the IESE Business School and its 5 comprehensive Research Centres: CCUN (Cancer Centre Clínica Universidad de Navarra), BIOMA (Biodiversity and Environment Institute) and DATAI (Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), ICS (INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND SOCIETY and CIN (Centre for Nutrition Research).

UNAV has more than 14.000 students in 5 campuses: Pamplona, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona and New York with a wide network of international universities and research centres.

UNAV has a sound track record in participating in European Research Programs. The university has participated in 126 European projects from FP4 to Horizon Europe, including LIFE, ERASMUS+ and INTERREG Programs; of which 22 projects were coordinated by the university. The University also counts with a thorough experience in MSCA and ERC grants with over 26 signed grants.

UNAV been awarded with the HR Excellence in Research quality seal (HRS4R) that guarantees the implementation of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Hosting Group

• The work team is represented by Professor José Manuel Cabrero (ORCID code:  0000-0003-4188-9726), Director of the Onesta Wood Chair of the University of Navarra.
• The research expertise includes topics in architecture and civil engineering, mostly related to structural connections. The teams has worked on areas such as experimental testing, numerical modeling by means of finite elements, and development of analytical and design models.
• The UNESCO research lines are: 330500 - Construction technology; 330503 - Large buildings and skyscrapers; 330506 - Civil engineering; 330517 - Industrial and commercial buildings; 330532 – Structural Engineering; 330539 – Wood constructions; 331200 – Materials technology; 331213 – Wood technology.
• Since 2011, the team has participated in several research projects and held several contracts with private companies related to timber construction. Among them 2 national and 1 European.
• Apart from the standard scientific activity, the group actively collaborates at an international level. We’ve been part of two COST Actions, and collaborate in the development of the Eurocode 5, Design of Timber Structures.

Highlighted Publications since 2010

Azinovic, B.; Cabrero, J.M.; Danielsson, H.; et al. (2022) Brittle failure of laterally loaded self-tapping screw connections for cross-laminated timber structures, Engineering Structures, 266, 114556. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114556

Basterrechea-Arévalo M., Cabrero J.M., Iraola B., Goñi R. (2021) Modelling of moment transmitting beam-to-column timber connections accounting for frictional transmission, Engineering Structures, 247, 113122. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113122

Yurrita, M.; Cabrero, J.M. (2021) On the need of distinguishing ductile and brittle failure modes in timber connections with dowel-type fasteners, Engineering Structures, 242, 112496. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112496  (JCR Q1, 3.084)

Yurrita, M.; Cabrero, J.M. (2021) Experimental analysis of plug shear failure in timber connections with small diameter fasteners loaded parallel-to-grain, Engineering Structures, 238, 111766. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.111766  (JCR Q1, 3.084)

Yurrita, M.; Cabrero, J.M., Moreno-Zapata, E. (2021) Brittle failure in the parallel-to-grain direction of timber connections with small diameter dowel-type fasteners: A new design model for plug shear, Engineering Structures, 241, 112450. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112450 (JCR Q1, 3.084)

Iraola, B.; Cabrero, J.M., Basterrechea-Arevalo, M. (2021) A geometrically defined stiffness contact for finite element models of wood joints, Engineering Structures, 235, 112062. doi 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112062 (JCR Q1, 3.084) 

Yurrita, M.; Cabrero, J.M. (2020) New design model for splitting in timber connections with one row of fasteners loaded in the parallel-to-grain direction, Engineering Structures, 223, 111155. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111155  (JCR Q1, 3.084)

Yurrita, M.; Cabrero, J.M. (2020) Effective thickness of timber elements for the evaluation of brittle failure in timber-to-steel connections with large diameter fasteners loaded parallel-to grain at the elastic range: A new method based on a beam on elastic foundation, Engineering Structures, 209, 109959. doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109959 (JCR Q1, 3.084)

Yurrita M., Cabrero J.M., P. Quenneville (2019) Brittle failure in the parallel-to-grain direction of multiple shear softwood timber connections with slotted-in steel plates and dowel-type fasteners, Construction and Building Materials, 216, pp. 296-313. doi.: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.04.100 (JCR Q1, 4.046)

Cabrero J.M., Yurrita M. (2018) Performance assessment of existing models to predict brittle failure modes of steel-to-timber connections loaded parallel-to-grain with dowel-type fasteners. Engineering Structures, 171, pp. 895-910. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.03.037 (JCR Q1, 3.084)

Stepinac M., Cabrero J.M., Ranasinghe K., Kleiber M.(2018) Proposal for reorganization of the connections chapter of Eurocode 5. Engineering Structures, 170, pp. 135-145. doi 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.05.058 (JCR Q1, 3.084)

Yurrita M., Cabrero J.M. (2018) New criteria for the determination of the parallel-to-grain embedment strength of wood, Construction and Building Materials, 173, pp. 238-250. doi 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.03.127 (JCR Q1, 4.046)

Iraola B., Cabrero J.M. (2016) An algorithm to model wood accounting for different tension and compression elastic and failure behaviors. Engineering Structures, 117, pp. 332-343. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.03.021 (JCR Q1, 2.258)

Blanco C., Cabrero J.M. , Martin-Meizoso A., Gebremedhin K.G. (2015) Design oriented failure model for wood accounting for different tensile and compressive behavior. Mechanics of Materials. 83, pp. 103-109. (JCR Q1, 2.636)

Cabrero J.M., Heiduschke A., Haller P. (2010) Analytical assessment of the load carrying capacity of axially loaded wooden reinforced tubes, Composite Structures, 92, pp. 2955-2965. (JCR Q1 -TOP 3-, 2.028)

Offer description

Step into the forefront of timber construction innovation with us! Over recent years, the realm of timber multi-storey construction has seen remarkable growth, driven by new products and techniques. Yet, as we shift towards sleek post and beam systems, there's a need to develop robust design rules that cater to modern demands such as fire safety and structural integrity.

While timber has been used in construction for centuries, its potential remains largely untapped. Current practices often fall short, resulting in overdesign and missed opportunities for sustainability. That's why we're seeking forward-thinkers like you to propose new structural systems and concepts for the buildings of the future.

At the Onesta Wood Chair of the Universidad de Navarra, we're dedicated to unlocking timber's full potential. Whether you're passionate about fire design, robustness, or sustainability, your insights could shape the future of construction.

Join us in reimagining timber construction. Let's build a future where buildings are not just structures, but sustainable, resilient habitats. Are you ready to make a lasting impact?