Senior Postdoc Advanced Rheology of Cementitious Materials (20925) - Structural engineering

   →  Apply before 29/10/2021 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA14 - Bouwkundige Constructies en Bouwmaterialen
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1.00
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 12 maanden
→  Wage scale:  PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: PhD 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 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

• In the framework of several ongoing scientific research projects, you will perform high-level experimental and theoretical research regarding rheology of cementitious materials and alkali activated materials, in view of workability improvement, active rheology control and 3D printing.
• You will be member of a research team working on these projects, and you will coordinate your research activities with the activities of the other researchers.
• As postdoc, you will also have a supervising role for some of the research activities.
• You will also contribute to other activities including teaching and services.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in Civil Engineering.
• You obtained your doctoral degree in civil engineering.
• Your doctoral research included rheology of cementitious materials.
• You have at least 10 years of postdoctoral experience, performing research in the field of rheology of cementitious materials and alkali activated materials.
• You have expertise regarding rheology of cementitious materials and alkali-activated materials, as shown also by high-level peer reviewed journal publications on these topics.
• More specifically, you have research experience regarding active rheology control of cementitious materials, with recent publications in this domain.
• You take responsibility for the development of your project in a well-structured, thorough way, and you are able to solve problems independently.
• You display creativity in solving problems, generating ideas or finding new ways of working.
• You have an open personality and you are willing to contribute to the team.
• You have excellent didactic and communication skills in English, both orally and written.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 01/01/2022-31/12/2022 (12 months).
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2022 .
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD2.  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  (in Dutch).

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 , including de contact details of reference persons
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree. 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”: (optional) a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  …

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. Geert De Schutter ([email protected] , +32(0)9/264 55 21). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ .