Postdoctoral researcher (28539)

→  Apply before 17/04/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture→  Department: [[EA08]]→  Occupancy rate:[[100 %]]→  Number of positions: [[1]]→  Type of employment: [[Full time]]→  Term of assignment: →  Wage scale: [[PD1-PD3]]→  Required diploma:[[PhD]]
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
– At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research:This includes personally conducting high-quality research in the field of fracture mechanics, as well as supervising PhD students conducting research in this field. The research activities will be part of ongoing projects with regard to hydrogen embrittlement, fracture resistance of metal components and structures. This concerns, among other things, the development of experimental methods including instrumentation, as well as the development of numerical models.
– This includes personally conducting high-quality research in the field of fracture mechanics, as well as supervising PhD students conducting research in this field. The research activities will be part of ongoing projects with regard to hydrogen embrittlement, fracture resistance of metal components and structures. This concerns, among other things, the development of experimental methods including instrumentation, as well as the development of numerical models.
– Take responsibility for project coordination, dissemination and scientific valorization of research results.
– Actively contribute to the acquisition of funding for fundamental and applied research in the field of the vacancy.
– Education:Contribute to the organization of exercise sessions for the English-taught course “Construction Techniques”.Supervising students who are carrying out a master’s thesis in the field of this vacancy.
– Contribute to the organization of exercise sessions for the English-taught course “Construction Techniques”.
– Supervising students who are carrying out a master’s thesis in the field of this vacancy.
– Services:Contribute to industrial service projects of the Soete Laboratory.
– Contribute to industrial service projects of the Soete Laboratory.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
– You hold a thesis-based doctorate in the field of Mechanical Engineering
– You have experience in experimental fracture mechanics (performing fracture mechanics tests, instrumentation for deformation measurements and crack monitoring)
– You have experience in computational fracture and damage mechanics
– You have already carried out high-quality scientific research in the field of fracture mechanics, as evidenced by publications in scientific journals and conference contributions
– You have demonstrable experience in acquisition and coordination of research projects
– You have demonstrable experience in supervising master and PhD students
– You have demonstrable experience in providing academic education
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
– We offer you a contract of indefinite duration.
– Your contract will start on May 1, 2025 at the earliest.
– Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
– All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
– In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (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 “other documents”: a motivation letter
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 INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Wim De Waele ([email protected], +32(0)9/332 04 83). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36