Postdoctoral researcher structural engineering (T-anchors) - Zwijnaarde, 9052

→  Apply before 07/10/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA14 - Bouwkundige Constructies en Bouwmaterialen
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration
→  Term of assignment: 
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  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

• You are a qualified and motivated candidate to conduct research within the project "T-anchor" funded by the IOF UGent, as a full-time postdoctoral researcher.
• Interact with companies and verify the value proposition, as well as verify specific market aspects, such as the technology adaptation to produce the T-anchor concept, and the relation between cost and added-value.
• Plan and execute experimental campaigns to investigate the characteristics of adhesive connections between different construction materials.
• Develop novel solutions that improve the short-term and long-term performance of adhesive connections between construction materials.
• Design, plan and execute tests on real world demonstrator structures relying on adhesive connections between members.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in civil engineering.
• You have experience in planning experimental campaigns and managing research projects.
• You have a strong affinity and broad knowledge on adhesive bonding between materials such as FRP, glass and concrete.
• You have hands-on experience in planning and executing bond tests.
• You have experience with digital image correlation and strain gauge based data acquisition.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration, associated to the granted IOF T-anchor project budget.
• Your contract will start on 15/10/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by 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 an overview of your study results (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 reference letter, an overview of your study results, relevant publications.

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. Roman Wan-Wendner (Roman.WanWendner@UGent.be). 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 selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36