Scientific researcher on the hygrothermal behavior of building materials - Architectuur en Stedenbouw (28700)

→  Apply before 25/06/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA01 - Architectuur en Stedenbouw
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 18 months
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→  Required diploma:Master

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 will conduct high-level scientific research on the hygrothermal behavior of building materials, combining experimental research and numerical modeling.
• You independently develop a research track for the CARBOOST project on innovative materials, looking specifically at thermal and hygrothermal performance.
• You work closely with the partners in the consortium, and write scientific reports and journal publications on your research.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a Master of Science degree in Engineering: architecture
• You have several years of experience in scientific research on hygrothermal behavior of materials and building components. You have experience with experimental research on material properties, and processing these data into scientific publications.
• You have extensive experience with numerical simulations with the software Delphin. You can set up batch calculations via HPC infrastructure and have experience with post-processing of large data sets. 
•  You have a keen interest in scientific research in general, and hygrothermal behavior of materials in particular. 
•  You speak and write fluently in Dutch and English.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 18 months 
• Your contract will start on 1/07/2025 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, 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.

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. Nathan Van Den Bossche ([email protected] , +32 (0)476/ 97 85 91). 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