Scientific researcher circular timber construction (27117)

   →  Apply before 31/05/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Bioscience Engineering  
   →  Department: BW20 - Omgeving
   →  Occupancy rate: 100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 2 jaar 
   →  Wage scale:  WM1 to WM4 (master degree) 
   →  Required diploma: Master 

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

Are you passionate about circularity and wood? Would you like to conduct research? Then this position is for you. You will be involved in the CIRCOMP project: Developing a circular steel-timber composite floor system through innovative and demountable shear connections. This project is a collaboration between UGent-Woodlab and the Construction Engineering Research Group (CERG) at UHasselt. As a researcher at UGent-Woodlab, you will focus on the hygroscopic behavior of the cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor element and how this can affect the reusability of the wood-steel system. Additionally, you will collaborate and exchange research insights with the CIRCOMP researcher at UHasselt, who will focus on the mechanical performance of the wood-steel connection. Specifically, you will conduct the following research:

• To assess the disassembly and reusability of the developed systems after long-term loading and repeated (cyclic) loading including assembly-disassembly-reassembly loops;

• To evaluate the effects of “dynamic” hygroscopic behaviour of wood undergoing continuous moisture variations on the wood-steel system, with dimensional changes being limited by the connection between materials;

• To assess durability of materials when exposed to outdoor environments;

As part of the scientific personnel, you will also undertake research support tasks within UGent-Woodlab (to a limited extent), publish your findings in scientific journals, and present them at (international) conferences.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master's degree (preferably in Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering-Architecture, or Industrial Engineering: Construction or Industrial Design Engineering Technology).
• Preferably, you have research experience with wood or other bio-based materials and/or research experience related to moisture behavior in materials.
• You can communicate fluently (both orally and in writing) in Dutch and English.
• You can plan and execute your tasks independently and efficiently.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You function well in a team setting.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 2 years.
•  Your contract will start on 1/08/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4.  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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (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.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  …

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 dr. ir. Liselotte De Ligne (Liselotte.DeLigne@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 61 24). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).