Reconstruct is recruiting

Reconstruct is recruiting students to join the team full-time for the Summer of 2026, with the possibility to continue part-time or full-time during the subsequent academic year.

Positions are available for undergraduate, masters, and PhD students in architecture, engineering, computer science, management and related fields. Current undergraduate students are encouraged to apply within the scope of the SURE program. We will hold information sessions for students to learn more about our work and available positions. The first  will take place on January 20th, 2026.

Research activities for Summer 2026

This summer's research activities will focus on two areas: Architectural solutions and Decision-making tools.

Architectural Solutions

• Supporting design work through the development of architectural solutions for DER and densification designs for pilot projects;
• Prototyping and testing designs;
• BIM modeling (revit);
• Rendering of DER and densification designs for pilot projects;
• Work will include learning and using software used to facilitate off-site manufacturing and DfMA (cadwork) in collaboration with research labs (CSALT) and industry experts (Holzraum System).

Decision-making tools

• Develop a Retrofit costing database: Tasks include background research, stakeholder engagement, and development of the data management framework and software;
• Total cost of building ownership (TCBO): Research and develop a framework to estimate the financial impact of retrofit scenarios over the lifespan of a building;
• Automate extraction of building characteristics using machine vision and machine learning, for integration into the Building identification tool (BIT);
• Full tool suite: Further develop existing tools to raise their technological readiness level and ensure seamless integration between the components.

To apply

All applicants must complete the Reconstruct recruitment survey, which prompts you to upload a CV and cover letter and answer a few questions about your research goals, interests and availability.

Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply within the SURE program. To be eligible to join Reconstruct within the SURE program, students must complete the Reconstruct recruitment survey by 11:59pm on January 24th AND apply directly to SURE on myFuture by January 30th.

For more information

Check this page over the coming weeks for updates and further details.

Attend our next recruitment information session on January 20th, 2026.

If you missed the info session and would like to get a copy of the slides, or if you have questions, email us at opportunities.reconstruct@mcgill.ca. Please include your name in the subject line.