Positions at the Faculty of Science
Contact person: Lieve Gilis
Academic year 2010-2011
The application procedure for the positions 'Polymer Synthesis' and 'Experimental Physics: Nanoscale Fluxonics and Plasmonics' is reopened. The deadline for both applications is March 11th, 2010.
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| Nr. 22/2002 | Academic Position in Polymer Synthesis K.U.Leuven invites applications for a full-time tenured academic position in polymer synthesis at the Department of Chemistry. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual (m/f) with an excellent research record in polymer synthesis, who is able to teach courses on (polymer) chemistry. DUTIES INCLUDE: Research Successful candidates will support and further expand national and international research collaborations of the department. In addition they will be expected to develop an excellent research program of their own and to achieve a scientific output that adheres to the highest international standards. Teaching Accepted applicants will take on teaching responsibilities in chemistry, and/or in other faculties. They are expected to meet the reigning K.U.Leuven standards regarding academic program level and orientation and to adhere to the K.U.Leuven’s concept of education. A commitment to quality of education as a whole is naturally understood. QUALIFICATIONS Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in science or equivalent. 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 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 language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. Contact person: Prof. Luc Van Meervelt, department chair, Luc.VanMeervelt@chem.kuleuven.be Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be tel.: +32 (0)16 328 324. |
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| Nr. 22/2003 | Tenure Track Position Experimental Physics: Nanoscale Fluxonics and Plasmonics The Science, Engineering and Technology Group of K.U.Leuven invites applications for a full-time academic position in Experimental Physics: Nanoscale Fluxonics and Plasmonics, at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. DUTIES The tenure track positions are intended to foster high quality research in strategically selected domains. More specifically, this research will focus on the investigation of the nanoscale flux confinement in superconductors aimed at achieving fluxon manipulation and enhancement of the superconducting critical parameters through nanostructuring, thus enabling the development of novel fluxonics devices. Nanostructuring will be applied to both single and two-component superconductors. Using remarkable similarities in flux and plasmon confinement, optical and plasmonic behaviour of individual nanocells (normal metallic, magnetic, superconducting and hybrid) and metamaterials formed by the arrays of these nanocells will be studied. The possibilities of plasmonic nanocells to harvest, focus, enhance and guide light will also be investigated, in connection to their applications in bio- and medical marking, sensing and photovoltaics. The research will also be conducted within the framework of the research centre Leuven NanoCentre and the Methusalem Program “Nanoscale superconductivity, fluxonics and photonics: addressing grand challenges”. Teaching The successful candidate will take on teaching responsibilities in the bachelor/master program of the faculty of science and/or in other faculties. They are expected to meet the reigning K.U.Leuven standards regarding academic program level and orientation and to adhere to the K.U.Leuven concept of education. Commitment to quality of education as a whole is a matter of course. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should hold a PhD or doctoral degree in Physics. They are expected to be excellent researchers who show independence and originality. They are dedicated to high-quality teaching and will contribute to the quality of both research and teaching at the Faculty and the Department. The research ability of the candidate should be evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. International research experience is most important. In their application, candidates should include a description of objectives they wish to realise and methods they plan to use during the five-year period of the position. At K.U.Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants, who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. Near-native proficiency in the English language is expected of all applicants. The full-time position will be offered for a period of five years starting on October 1st, 2010 at the level of assistant professor (docent). A positive evaluation at the end of the five-year appointment will result in a tenured appointment as associate professor (hoofddocent). The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. Contact person: Prof. Désiré Bollé, department chair, desire.bolle@fys.kuleuven.be Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be tel.: +32 (0)16 328 324. |
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Academic year 2011-2012
New vacancies will be published shortly.
