Positions at the Faculty of Engineering

Academic position in Nano-electronics en nanotechnology (10%)

At the department “Elektrotechniek” (ESAT) a part-time vacancy is opened.

The position comprises the research related to advanced components for energy generation, storage and control and more specifically the use of nanotechnology as enabler for these components.  The candidate should preferably combine a background about the broader energy context and insight in the potential of nanotechnology to meet the challenges in the energy domain.

The candidate should be willing to take up educational responsibility in relation to renewable energy, power electronics and energy storage.  It is expected that he/she will be active in attracting regional, national and international funding for research projects in these domains.  The candidate should demonstrate proven experience in national and international context in the mentioned research domains and educational experience is an additional asset. 

The candidate should possess a Ph.D diploma.

The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity.

Contact person: Michiel Steyaert, department chair, michiel.steyaert@esat.kuleuven.be.

Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, e-mail: katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be   tel.: +32 (0)16 328 324.

Part-time Academic position in Geophysics: potential methods

K.U.Leuven invites applications for a part-time (15 %) tenured academic position at the Department of Civil Engineering.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person to teach the course Geophysics: potential methods (6 credits) in the master in engineering: geotechnical and mining; part of this course (4 credits) is also taught simultaneously to the bachelor students in geology. Apart from an introduction to potential methods and inverse methods, the course includes gravimetry, magnetometry, geo-electrical methods, electromagnetic methods and induced polarization; well logging is also considered. For each method, mathematical and physical principles as well as inversion procedures are introduced. Examples from a wide range of applications (hydrogeology, engineering and environmental geology, mining,...) are discussed.

The successful candidate 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 understood.

Candidates should hold a PhD or doctoral degree in Engineering or Sciences.

Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the quality of the educational program of the Department of Civil Engineering. 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 applicant 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 Civil Engineering, geert.degrande@bwk.kuleuven.be

Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, e-mail: katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be   tel.: +32 (0)16 328 324.