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We offer a full-time PhD position in the Chemical and Biochemical Reactor Engineering and Safety Division (CREaS) at the Department of Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven. The mission of CREaS is to innovate and apply (bio)chemical reactor technologies to increase the performance and safety of processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, healthcare, waste water treatment, and energy conversion and storage. CREaS and the Department of Chemical Engineering aim to provide a balance between creative fundamental and applied research by integrating expertise, methodologies, and techniques from different domains into chemical engineering. These range from micro- to macroscopic process analyses, via advanced experimentation, modelling and design, to optimization and control. Given the prevalence and economical importance of the chemical process industry in Belgium, the societal role of our department in the education and training of chemical engineers (MSc and PhD) is very important. At KU Leuven, we offer a vibrant and international working environment with access to the latest technologies and expertise. KU Leuven ranks among the top universities in Europe (top 50 worldwide) in the major university rankings. At our university, department, and division, we commit to creating an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment.
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Why work on optimization methods in a chemical engineering department?
Why nonconvex optimization methods for engineering?
What will you do in this project?
This project aims at developing and analyzing new methods for solving nonconvex optimization problems. In particular, it aims at merging local and global information in a new class of optimization methods that combines benefits from existing local and global optimization algorithms, thus bridging these two fields. The work includes development of new theory and algorithms, as well as implementation and testing on engineering problems. You will collaborate closely with other developers and users of optimization methods from the fields of chemical and energy engineering.
For more information please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dominik Bongartz at dominik.bongartz@kuleuven.be. To apply for the position, please submit (1) a concise motivation letter, (2) a detailed Curriculum Vitae, (3) transcripts of your previous degrees including grades and list of courses, and (4) a list with at least two references (name, function, and e-mail address) through the online application portal. The starting date of the position is as soon as possible.
KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.
KU Leuven is an autonomous university. It was founded in 1425. It was born of and has grown within the Catholic tradition.
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