KU Leuven M&N Core Facility Manager

4 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KU Leuven

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38 hours/week

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

BAP-2024-259

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Provide technical support for cleanroom equipment maintenance and installation.
• Serve as a responsible person for fabrication services, developing new fabrication processes and/or improve existing ones.
• Help attract new industrial, external and internal KU Leuven partners and users of the Core Facility, to secure the financial liability of the Core Facility.
• Manage the Core Facility’s accounting system.
• Maintain the website and logging system of the Core Facility.
• Be responsible for all safety- and health-related aspects of the cleanroom and the Core Facility, and be responsible for the training of all users in these aspects.
• Optionally, you can participate in outreach events such as tours and presentations at exhibitions and preparing advertisements in relevant journals/websites, both internal and external to the university, to promote the activities and capabilities of the Core Facility. Collaboration with the LIMNI manager is available as a supportive resource.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

DUTCH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

• You are offered a full-time research manager position for a duration of at least three years. More details about salary and working conditions can be found on: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/academic-staff/academic-st… .
• You will be part of the recently founded M&N Core Facility, and will play an important technical role in its operations and further development.
• You will work in a dynamic working environment in the beautiful city of Leuven (campus Heverlee).
• You will have opportunities for personal initiative in collaboration with the M&N Core Facility's executive board and interactions with academic and professional stakeholders globally.
• You are offered highly multidisciplinary work at the nexus of technical management and research.
• You are offered flexible working hours and conditions, in line with KU Leuven's regulations.
• You will receive a salary according to KU Leuven standards, depending on your level of experience.

Eligibility criteria

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate who:

• Is interested in hands-on work with high-tech equipment.
• Holds a PhD degree (or equivalent experience in industry or an institute) with research centered around micro- and nanotechnology or semiconductor fabrication.
• Preferably has hands-on experience with tool interventions.
• Has experience in safety- and health-related management of high-tech equipment.
• Is a strong organizer and networker with meticulous attention to details and excellent management and planning skills.
• Can work both individually and as part of a team.
• Is fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is preferred.

Selection process

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Michael Kraft, tel.: +32 16 37 37 56, mail: [email protected] or Prof. dr. Irene Taurino, tel.: +32 16 32 01 66, mail: [email protected] .
You can apply for this job no later than 31/07/2024 via the online application tool

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KU Leuven

Country

Belgium

State/Province

Vlaams Brabant

City

Leuven

Postal Code

3000

Street

Leuven

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://easyapply.jobs/r/zkfDGGz21Qyedz2HnYFx

Contact

State/Province

Leuven

City

Vlaams Brabant

Street

Leuven

Postal Code

3000

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED