Postdoctoral Fellowship in Refining HVAC sizing for residential buildings

This postdoctoral fellowship sits within the Regulatory Tools team in the Energy Business Unit, which maintains and develops AccuRate, the benchmark software used for the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). Improving the energy performance of residential buildings is critical to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. HVAC systems are central to delivering energy‑efficient, healthy and comfortable homes. In this role, you will work closely with the team to develop a robust framework for sizing HVAC systems for Australian residential buildings and implement it in AccuRate Home (the NatHERS Whole‑of‑Home benchmark tool). This work will strengthen household energy consumption estimates, support practical appliance selection, and help industry deliver more comfortable and energy‑efficient homes, contributing to CSIRO’s role in supporting the Australian Government’s 2050 emissions reduction targets.