Apply until 19 / 08 / 2025 (DD / MM / YYYY) 23 : 59 (Brussels time)
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Department EA14 - Structural engineering
AAP temporary appointment - 100%
Number of openings : 1
Reference number : 202506 / EA14 / AS / 016
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
- At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
- You will assist in the teaching activities at the department in the Bachelor and Master programmes of Civil Engineering Technology and in the Bachelor and Master programmes of Civil Engineering.
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You hold one of the following degrees : Master of Science in Civil Engineering Technology or an equivalent degree;Master of Science Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree;Master of Science in Engineering : Architecture or an equivalent degree;Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering or an equivalent degree.The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.You obtained your master degree from an academic institution within the top 300 of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU, see ).You are interested in academic and / or project-based research and services.Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended.You have excellent teaching and communication skills.You are interested in ‘Structural Engineering and Building Materials’.You are willing to further acquiring missing competencies by following training and education.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 and participate in didactic projects.You have excellent didactic and communication skills in English, both orally and written.You are able to teach in Dutch.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention : If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education.Your appointment will start on 1 October 2025 at the earliest.Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. 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 paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe 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 sent through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents :
In the field ‘Cv’ : your cv and an overview of your study results (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.For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.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 9 2645521).
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