Professor in Circular Construction and Reuse

• You have a master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent, and a PhD with a research background that aligns with the research field of this vacancy. Industrial experience or an extended network in the relevant industrial sector is an important advantage.
• You have a strong research track record in the discipline, evidenced by your publications or by your research experience in industry. You have the ambition to contribute to the valorisation of research in industry and in society. International experience is an important advantage.
• You have verifiable qualities related to academic education. Teaching experience is an advantage.
• You possess organisational skills and have a cooperative attitude. You also possess leadership competencies in a university or industry context.
• The administrative language of KU Leuven is Dutch. This position is open to native Dutch speakers or international candidates with a demonstrated proficiency in Dutch at CEFR level C1. Upon recruitment, you must hold a C1 certificate to ensure you can start teaching in Dutch immediately.
• A good command of English is required. KU Leuven offers courses in Academic English. Before you begin teaching in English, we provide you with the opportunity to acquire the necessary English language skills.

KU Leuven has a full-time academic vacancy at Campus De Nayer, Sint-Katelijne-Waver in the area of circular construction and reuse of structural and building components. We are looking for internationally oriented candidates with an excellent interdisciplinary research record in the domain of structural engineering and building technology with emphasis on design of components and structures through reuse, and with affinity with industrial applications and educational competence. Practical experience is valued when combined with research publications and project management skills in competitive environments. In addition, the candidate should take an active role in teaching within the faculty’s Dutch bachelor and master programmes from the start of the appointment. Consequently, the position is open to candidates who are native Dutch speakers or candidates with a minimum certified CEFR level C1 in Dutch. The successful applicant will be appointed in the Department of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the Science, Engineering and Technology Group of KU Leuven. The faculty of Engineering Technology has an extensive national and international network, both in the academic and business world.Research in the Materials and Constructions (MAT) section of the Department of Civil Engineering aims to generate advanced knowledge through fundamental and application-oriented research on durable and sustainable materials, structural components and construction, contributing to new, existing and heritage structures with low environmental impact, hybrid structures, structural resilience and improved service life. The MAT section is organized into three research lines: (i) Sustainable concrete materials and technologies, (ii) Resilient and hybrid structures, and (iii) Re-use, monitoring and retrofitting. The current vacancy is situated within the third research line, with a strong link to the second. The MAT group conducts research and hosts laboratory facilities across Leuven, Bruges, Sint-Katelijne-Waver (De Nayer), and Ghent. The group benefits from a strong research infrastructure, an extensive international network, close connections with industry and non-profit organisations, a steady influx of highly talented PhD researchers, and a supportive work environment. Research results are implemented into structural design codes and practical tools for the construction sector. The laboratories are well equipped for full-scale testing of structural members and systems, as well as comprehensive material characterisation.We offer full-time (100%) employment in an intellectually challenging environment.KU Leuven is a research-intensive, internationally oriented university that carries out both fundamental and applied scientific research. Our university is highly focused on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and strives for international excellence. In this regard, the university actively works together with research partners in Belgium and abroad and provides its students with an academic education that is based on high-quality scientific research.You will work at the KU Leuven Campus De Nayer, an academic campus located about 45 km from Leuven and centred on technology and industry focused research and education. Other campuses will also be able to make use of your expertise in teaching.Depending on your record and qualifications, you will be appointed to or tenured in one of the grades of the senior academic staff: assistant professor, associate professor, professor or full professor. In principle, junior researchers are appointed as assistant professor on the tenure track for a period of 5 years. At the end of this period and a positive evaluation, they are permanently appointed (or tenured) as associate professor.To facilitate scientific integration and research in the first phase, a research position equivalent to a PhD fellowship for 4 years is made available. In addition, you can also apply for a start-up grant of EUR 110,000 on the condition that you are appointed for at least 50%.KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, learning Dutch, ...