Positions at the Faculty of Engineering
Contact person: Annemie Caproens
- Academic year 2012-2013: new vacancies will be published on February 3 and 20, 2012 .
- Academic year 2013-2014: new vacancies will be published shortly after February 20, 2012 .
Academic year 2012-2013 - second list
For Faculty Positions starting in the academic year 2012-2013 from this list applications are accepted until March 15, 2012.
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| Nr. 24/2007 | Academic Position in Durability of Building Materials and Structures K.U.Leuven invites applications for a full-time academic position in durability of building materials and structures at the Department of Civil Engineering. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person (m/f) with an excellent research record in the field of sustainability and durability of building materials and structures, who is able to teach courses related to building materials and building technology. DUTIES INCLUDE: The department seeks a person with expertise in durability and sustainability of building materials and structures, including historical structures, the long term use of building materials and their resulting property changes. The targeted research is expected to include experimental research in the laboratory and in situ, as well as numerical modelling (e.g. multi-scale analysis, constitutive modelling, fracture and damage mechanics,...). The successful candidate will have access to facilities for advanced material testing, testing of building components and high performance computing. He/she will support and further expand national and international research collaborations of the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition, he/she will be expected to develop an excellent research program and to achieve scientific output that adheres to the highest international standards. Teaching The successful candidate will take on teaching responsibilities in the Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering: Civil Engineering and in the Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture, and may also be involved in the Master of Science in Conservation of Monuments and Sites. He/she is expected to meet K.U.Leuven’s standards regarding academic program level and orientation and to adhere to K.U.Leuven’s educational concept. Commitment to high quality education is also understood. Service In addition to the research and teaching duties, candidates are willing to perform more applied research projects for government and industry. QUALIFICATIONS Interested candidates should hold a PhD or doctoral degree in Engineering. Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the research output of the Department of Civil Engineering and to the quality of its educational program. The high quality of the candidate's research should be evidenced by publications in international peer reviewed journals. International research experience is highly appreciated. At K.U.Leuven the main teaching language is Dutch. The successful candidate who is not proficient in Dutch will be provided language training in order to be able to also teach in Dutch within three years time. Proficiency in English is expected from all applicants. The appointment will be made at the rank of assistant professor or higher, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. Contact person: Prof. Geert Degrande, head of the Department of Civil Engineering, geert.degrande@bwk.kuleuven.be Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle,
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