Postdoc scientist PICASSO (28416)

→  Apply before 21/04/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA08 - Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
→  Term of assignment: 3 jaar
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: 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.
• You work with other researchers in SBO-project PICASSO, where the interaction between fluid mechanics and moving/deforming structures is coupled to control and image processing, using reduced models and machine learning. For this project you also prepare presentations and meetings, and take care of communication between partners and reporting.
• You work with the colleagues in team Fluid Mechanics and support common activities in the team.
• You assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level in the field of numerical simulation and fluid mechanics.
• You counsel Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students in their exercises, internships and research in the field of numerical simulation and fluid mechanics.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate preferably in Electromechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Computational Engineering, Control, or an equivalent degree (obtained max. 6 years ago, this term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required degree).
• You are interested in scientific and/or project based research and services.
• You are interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• You have good didactive and communicative skills.
• You have already conducted research in the field of numerical modelling of flows and have research experience with CFD tools, structural mechanics and/or control.
• You have published relevant scientific papers in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
• Experience with teaching and participation in post-formation and conferences is recommended.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 3 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. 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, a 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.
• 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 degree 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, transcript of records …

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. Joris Degroote ([email protected], +32 (0)9 264 32 88). 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