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Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Department: EA11 - Materialen, Textiel en Chemische Proceskunde
Occupancy rate: 100%
Number of positions: 1
Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
Term of assignment:
Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 or PD1 to PD4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
Required diploma: Master or PhD
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
- At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in the framework of chemistry and engineering: experimental determination of kinetics performances including advanced characterization techniques, kinetic modeling, reactor design and process analysis. Particular attention will be paid to lignin valorization at supercritical operating conditions within the SPLENDOR project.
- Up to 10% of your time will be spent of scientific communication among project partners and project management.
- Up to 10% of your time will be spent on teaching assignments.
- Up to 10% of your time will be spent on coaching of students at the master and PhD level.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent by experience;
- Previous experience with intrinsic kinetic data acquisition and advanced modeling, beyond the research work performed to acquire the master degree is required.
- You are an expert in set-ups for intrinsic kinetics data acquisition, more specifically in the area of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions. Experience in analyzing the interplay of different operating variables on the chemical kinetics is available.
- Proven track record of technical writing through scientific publications in international peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
- Presentations at international research symposia.
- Excellent communication skills in English – both oral and written.
- International mindset and mobility, in view of the promotion of the interaction and collaboration between the project partners.
- Experience and proven interest in mentoring activities is considered as an advantage.
- Living in Belgium or ready to stay in Belgium during the research
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration of 1 year and 8 months when the startdate of the contract is 01/01/2027. A later effective date results in a shorter contract term.
- Your contract will start on 1/01/2027 at the earliest and will end on August 31, 2028.
- 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.
- In the field “other documents”: 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. Jeroen Lauwaert (Jeroen.Lauwaert@UGent.be +32(0)9/243 25 22) or Prof. Joris Thybaut (Joris.Thybaut@UGent.be +32(0)9 331 17 52). 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 selecties@ugent.be.
