Department: Heritage
Regime Full-time
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The Department of Department heritage studies and conservation-restoration (https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/arches/) in the Faculty of Design Sciences is looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Heritage Sciences
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of built heritage. You will work on green initiatives or green technologies for sustainability in the built heritage environment. The focus is directed towards sustainable practices and design in and on built heritage structures and sites in the light of the European Green Deal. This can include but is not restricted to circularity in built heritage, aiming for a toxic-free environment, reduction of GHG emission, healthy cities and heritage stewardship, all capitalizing on green initiatives and/or climate action.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will collaborate with direct colleagues in het ARCHES Built Heritage research group and with colleagues of different research fields within ARCHES, the Faculty of Design Sciences and beyond.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for Heritage studies and conservation-restoration.
Profile
- You hold a Master degree in architecture or engineering or sciences or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
- You can demonstrate excellent study results.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You demonstrate experience or far-reaching interest in the field of cultural and/or natural heritage.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period.
- The planned start date is 1 October 2021 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will do most of your work at Campus Mutsaard based at Blindestraat 9, 2000 Antwerp in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 9 August 2021 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV, clearly indicating your relation towards architecture, STEM disciplines and cultural/natural heritage.
- The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact [email protected] .
The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.
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