Scientific researcher - Architectuur en Stedenbouw (27918)

→  Apply before 25/10/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA01 - Architectuur en Stedenbouw
→  Occupancy rate:30%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 7 maanden
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma:PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
• The position is embedded in the Horizon Europe “Digichecks” project. In this project, a digital framework is developed for automatic rule checking on digital building models. The project consortium counts 14 member organizations from all over the EU, and has a duration of 36 months.
• As part of the team “Digital Design Techniques” at the UGent Department of Architecture and Urban Planning (Faculty of Engineering and Architecture), you will be leading those Work Packages of the project where UGent is the lead beneficiary, responsible for the main technical decisions for the platform in terms of requirements, interoperability standards and the main data structures. In a later phase of the project, you will take part in the development of the platform, with a focus on the modules for converting and aligning heterogeneous building datasets.
• Over the course of the project, you will actively participate in the communication of project results, with a focus on dissemination to the scientific community.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate with a focus on digital technologies, ideally applied to the built environment;
• You have a strong interest in applying and developing state-of-the-art techniques for automated rule checking
• You take initiative and can work independently, focused on completing tasks within a predefined timeframe. In the broader scope of the project, you are also a team player with good communication skills
• Experience with concepts such as Building Information Modelling is a plus;
• You are proficient in English, both regarding speaking and writing skills;
• You publish and present results both at international conferences and in scientific journals.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 7 months.
• Your contract will start on 12/11/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. Click here for 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 holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.. Click here for a complete overview of all the staffbenefits (in Dutch).

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 submitted 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.

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. ruben.verstraeten@ugent.be Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36