Post-doctoral Assistant Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering

  • Gand, Flandre-Orientale
  • CDD
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 22 heures
Offer Description→ Apply until 16/09/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department EA11 - Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering
→ AAP temporary appointment - 30%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202508/EA11/DA/020ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent University is a world of its own. Employing 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.YOUR TASKS
  • At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
  • You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor's or Master's level.
  • You will counsel Master's students in their exercises, work placement and Master's dissertation.
  • You will counsel doctoral students.
  • You are responsible for research on simulation methods for composite pressure vessels for hydrogen storage.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • You hold a doctoral degree (Doctor of Civil Engineering, Doctor of Electromechanical Engineering, Doctor of Materials Engineering or an equivalent degree).
The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
  • You have already conducted extensive research within the field of analytical and/or simulation methods for composite materials.
  • You have extensive experience with development and implementation of algorithms for modelling of composites
  • You have experience with object-oriented programming.
  • You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate.
  • You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor's, Master's and/or Advanced Master's programmes.
  • You may present a high level of relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
  • You have organizational talent.
  • Experience with writing research proposals is recommendable.
  • In particular, you are:
  • skilled and motivated to provide support for various ongoing research projects, with an eye for valorization in industrial applications
  • enthusiastic about solving research questions related to the simulation of composite materials.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 years, at an employment rate of 30%. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term.
Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to three years, you can apply.The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term.
  • Your appointment will start on 1 October 2025 at the earliest.
  • Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5.
. * All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc.
.INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.Your application must include the following documents:
  • In the field 'Cv': your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file).
  • In the field 'Cover letter': your application letter in pdf format.
  • In the field 'Diploma': a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
  • In the field 'Certificate of equivalence': only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via
.For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Wim Van Paepegem ( , +32 9 3310432).Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 4 - 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 - 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 - 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 - 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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