Postdoctoral researcher Art, social, or cultural history

 

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20 000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.

The Antwerp Research Institute for the Arts in the Faculty of Arts is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral researcher in the field of art, social, or cultural history.

The candidate will collaborate in an interdisciplinary ERC project called “Science at the Fair: Performing Knowledge and Technology in Western Europe, 1850-1914”, coordinated by Prof. Nele Wynants. The EU-funded SciFair project will perform pioneering research on the role itinerant show people played in the dissemination of information about scientific and technological advances at fairs in North-Western Europe between 1850 and 1914. The project is based on the hypothesis that fairs during this period were not only local folk events but also centres of international exchange. SciFair will engage a multilingual and multidisciplinary team to analyse practices of science performance across national frontiers and map transnational networks of scientific entertainment. For more information and other available vacancies, see: www.scifair.eu.

The successful candidate will work on the subproject Itinerant Show Business Networks.

This subproject will study the social and professional community of itinerant show people by analysing the networks and legal conditions of their nomadic existence in relation to the establishment of several national and international guilds and leagues. How were itinerant show people related through family and professional networks and popular culture venues where science was popularised (museums, theatres, World Expos,) and how did these networks influence the content of the show? The project will also focus on how itinerant show people responded to changing regional legislations on migration, social security, and employment (child labour laws, boarding schools for children of show people, etc.).

Position

• You will perform research on itinerant showbusiness networks in North-Western Europe (1850-1914).
• Your research will be conducted within the framework of the EU-funded SciFair project.
• You will publish minimally 4 scientific articles related to the research project. These publications can be co-authored with other project members and external researchers.
• You are involved in the valorisation program of the SciFair project, communicating the results to different target audiences (including the media and the public), share the findings of your research at international academic conferences and co-organising an international workshop (in year 2).
• You participate in the research activities of the SciFair project, as well as related projects such as B-magic (www.B-magic.eu) and relevant activities of ARIA.
• You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
• You will help initiate project proposals in the field of art and science and cultural heritage and contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in art, cultural, or social history or related field of the humanities (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work) and have a clear interest in popular cultural and the history of science.
• You have an international academic portfolio and you conduct high-qualityacademic research.
• You have an affinity for working with historical sources and applying textual and/or visual analysis to large corpora of historical data.
• Demonstrable experience with digital methods used to transcribe historical sources and analyse textual and visual source materials is a strong plus.
• You are willing and able to work and communicate within a broader team of international researchers.
• You are willing to occasionally conduct research in archives abroad.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.
• You have a good command of at least two of the following languages: French, Dutch, and/or German.
• You demonstrate organisational skills.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies

What we offer

• We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of 2 years.
• The planned starting date is 1 October 2021 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will do most of your work at UAntwerp City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 15 July 2021 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: (1) a motivation letter, including a statement explaining your motivation for the relevant vacancy, (2) your academic CV, including a biosketch, (3) your five most important publications or achievements in the area of scientific research (maximum one page), and (4) two letters of recommendation.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline.
• Shortlisted candidates, selected to take part in interviews, will be notified by 10 August 2021. The interviews will take place on 30 August 2021. Candidates will be expected to propose a research plan based on the proposed subproject at the interview.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Nele Wynants: nele.wynants@uantwerpen.be.

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

 

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Doctoral scholarship holder PET molecular probe development for imaging responses in cancer immunotherapy

 

Only vacancies in English are shown on this page. For a complete list of all the vacancies currently open at the university, please consult the vacancy pages in Dutch.

Department: Nuclear Medicine / MICA
Regime Full-time

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20 000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.

The Laboratory of Radiopharmacy, part of Molecular Imaging and Radiology (MIRA) of the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, is looking for a full-time (100%)

Doctoral scholarship holder in the field of PET molecular probe development for imaging responses in cancer immunotherapy

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation of a PhD thesis in the field of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences.
• Project description: Immunotherapy has changed the treatment landscape for many cancers. But, despite impressive tumor effects and extended patient survival, not all patients respond, and many develop immune-related adverse events. Therefore, strategies to improve and predict the responses in cancer immunotherapy are required. Our Laboratory has a primary interest in developing radiopharmaceuticals for molecular imaging of biomarkers/targets that can contribute to the use of immunotherapy in the most effective way, maximizing the likelihood of response. Within this context, this project will focus on the development of novel radiopharmaceuticals targeting cysteine protease activity for molecular imaging in the field of cancer immunotherapy.
• This multidisciplinary project will involve (but is not limited to) organic synthesis (in collaboration with University of Antwerp Medicinal Chemistry Research Group - Prof. Van der Veken), various analytical techniques (LC/MS), radiochemistry with diagnostic radionuclides, in vitro cell work, and in vivo PET imaging studies in small animals and in tumor models.
• You will write scientific reports, present findings at (inter)national meetings, and publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree recognized by the EU (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work) in one of the following disciplines: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or equivalent through experience.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• You are willing to apply for additional personal PhD grants (e.g. FWO).
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You have general knowledge on experimental planning and data analysis.
• You are solution-oriented and a critical thinker.
• You have excellent writing and communication skills; excellent command of written and spoken English is mandatory.
• You are strong in planning and organizing, you can work independently, as well as in a team.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
• The planned start date is 1 August 2021 or as soon as possible after that date (no later than 1 October 2021).
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will do most of your work at the Laboratory of Radiopharmacy, located at the Antwerp University Hospital just next to the campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 30 June 2021 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter and your academic CV.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Dr. Filipe Elvas (filipe.elvas@uantwerpen.be).

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

 

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Phd position in Plant and Soil Ecology

 

The department includes 100 people of which about 10 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management. For more information: http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/

Name of research project/thesis:

Thresholds and tipping points to global warming: community and ecosystem responses

Terrestrial ecosystems are important in providing key services to humankind, but under global warming the provisioning of such ecosystem services is at risk. However, there is little consensus on how the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems will change under projected scenarios of global warming, or when we will reach or surpass thresholds and tipping points. In the ERC-funded project THRESHOLD, we will unravel ecosystem responses to increasing temperatures in terms of the underlying non-linear responses of plants, soil organisms, and their communities. Since plants and their associated soil organisms (i.e., pathogens, mutualists, and decomposers) can vary in their responses to temperature change, global warming may disrupt or decouple interactions among coexisting and co-evolved species. This may have unforeseen consequences for key ecosystem functions, such as carbon and nutrient cycling.  

THRESHOLD will use a novel cross-disciplinary approach to advance our fundamental knowledge of how non-linear temperature responses transcend different levels of ecological organization.

Please, note that this is one of two open PhD positions in the THRESHOLD project. If you are also interested in the other position (Ref nr SLU.ua.2021.2.5.1-2109), you will need to send in two separate applications.  

Description:

This position will broadly focus on temperature effects on functional trait composition of plant and soil communities (microbes, nematodes, and other groups of soil fauna). For this, you will use forest-alpine and forest-tundra ecotones (from woody- to herbaceous-dominated vegetation) which cover temperature gradients on par with expected global warming scenarios. In the field, you will link the trait composition of plant and soil communities to ecosystem functions, in particular carbon and nutrient cycling. You will also use temperature-controlled climate chambers for mesocosm studies using plant and soil material collected from the field. This may include soil sterilization and re-inoculation approaches. The scope of this PhD project is deliberately broad, and is adaptable to suit the specific interests of the student that is appointed. This project would be ideal for anyone intending to specialize in community ecology, ecosystem ecology, plant ecology, or soil ecology.  

Qualifications:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate with excellent communication skills in written and verbal English, and a strong work ethic. Critical and creative thinking are essential skills. We seek a candidate who is capable of conducting primary research (in the field and in the lab) and developing scientific publications. The successful candidate need to be able to work in a team context as well as independently. Very good numerical and statistical skills and previous experiences with analyses of soil microbes or soil fauna are preferred. A driving license is required for travelling to field sites. Academic requirements include a M.Sc. (or comparable degree*) in Ecology or a closely related discipline, with an emphasis on plants and/or soils and/or global change. Applications from both Sweden and elsewhere in the world are welcome, and we particularly look forward to applications from under-represented groups in this area of research.  

The main supervisor for this PhD position is Dr. Paul Kardol. Co-supervisors are Dr. Maja Sundqvist (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences), Prof. Aimée Classen (University of Michigan, USA), and Prof. David Wardle (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore).

Place of work:      

Umeå

Forms for funding or employment:

Employment as a PhD student for 4 years

Starting date:

There is some flexibility, but the anticipated starting date must be between 1 October 2021 and 1 January 2022.

Application:

We welcome your application no later than 2 August 2021, use the button below.

A person has basic eligibility for third cycle education if he or she has taken a second cycle qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second cycle education. Upper secondary school grades equivalent to English B/English 6 are a basic requirement.

Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to 1) a 1-2 page cover letter in English, describing yourself and your motivation and match to the above-mentioned project; 2) a curriculum vitae, including your education, publications (if any), and relevant work experience; 3) certified copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, and one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree; 4) a list of at least three references familiar with the applicant's qualifications; 5) certified knowledge of the English language. An interview be the final part of the selection for top-ranked candidates.

Please observe that applicant/s chosen to participate in an interview shall hand in certified true copies of certificates, diplomas and transcripts from previous studies at an internationally recognized higher education institution (university or university college) and transcripts in connection to the interview. If the applicant is a foreign citizen we require a certified copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photography.

Read about the PhD education at SLU at www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

www.slu.se

SLU is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact person

Paul Kardol

paul.kardol@slu.se

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PhD Student-Department of Biomolecular Medicine

 

Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD fellowship, which will be conducted at the Center for Medical Genetics, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.

The research project focusses on the study of molecular mechanisms underlying chronic pain in heritable connective tissue disorders. In this project, genetics, transcriptomics, extracellular matrix biochemistry, measurement of pain-related outcomes in preclinical models for the heritable collagen disorder 'Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome', immunohistochemistry, cell culture, and neuroanatomical imaging techniques will be used in order to investigate structural correlates to musculoskeletal pain and characterize sensory neurons that contribute to symptoms. Principal investigators on the project are at Ghent University are Fransiska Malfait (see https://biblio.ugent.be/person/801001472639) and Delfien Syx (see https://biblio.ugent.be/person/802000427644). We also have an ongoing collaboration with Anne-Marie Malfait (https://www.rushu.rush.edu/faculty/anne-marie-malfait-md-phd) at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, USA for this project.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative candidate who is dedicated to take advantage of a wide range of available resources. We offer a 4-year PhD training in a stimulating scientific environment. You will be registered in a Doctoral Schools program and will be able to attend the associated courses. You will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and will be guided on a daily basis by well-trained professionals and get a thorough training in scientific thinking, practice, presentation and writing. The candidate will be encouraged and guided to apply for a personal fellowship. The default start date is October 1, 2021, but there is some flexibility.

Job profile

• You have a good background in basic sciences.
• You are willing to learn and adopt a variety of techniques of genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology.
• You have (or are willing to obtain) a Felasa C certificate to work with laboratory animals.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills and have a good knowledge of English.
• You are willing to stay abroad for some time to acquire new skills.
• You aim for perfection and are practically skillful.
• You are ambitious, inventive and have a long-term vision.
• You are willing and capable to work as a team member.

How to apply

Applications including a CV, motivation letter and a copy of your study results should be sent electronically to prof. Fransiska Malfait (Fransiska.Malfait@Ugent.be) and Delfien Syx (Delfien.Syx@Ugent.be).
Preselected candidates will be invited for a (virtual) interview.
Starting date will be determined in agreement with the candidate.

PhD Student in Department of Economics

 

The position entails applying Bayesian statistical techniques to develop models of decision making, and to the analysis of field and laboratory data on decision making, oftentimes in developing country settings (see https://www.rislab.net/ and https://www.ferdinandvieider.com/ for examples of past and current projects). The position is initially offered for one year. Upon positive evaluation, the position is renewed for 3 additional years. During these four years, the candidate will complete a PhD project under the supervision of Prof. Ferdinand Vieider. The position comes with a monthly scholarship of approximately €2.070 (net), social security (health insurance and pension contributions), end-of-year and holiday bonus, travel and computer equipment resources, and other benefits.

Job profile

Candidates should hold a master degree in statistics, mathematics, or computer engineering. A two-year research master is an asset. They should be familiar with Bayesian (hierarchical) modelling, and should have an interest in applying these methods to questions in economics and decision making. The master’s degree should be recent (graduated no more than 2 years ago), and obtained from a European University (in exceptional cases degrees from non-European universities supplemented by a GRE test may be acceptable). They should belong to the top 10% of their class, and be able to show this by presenting comparative rankings, or where such rankings cannot be obtained, by an exceptional grade point average. Candidates with a master degree in economics or psychology may be considered if they can show a strong quantitative background and advanced knowledge of Bayesian statistics. Familiarity with software packages R and Stan are highly desirable. Familiarity with cloud computing and working with server clusters are an asset. The position is research focused. The working language is English.

How to apply

Applications should be sent as one pdf-document to Prof. Ferdinand Vieider (ferdinand.vieider@ugent.be) with reference “PhD student in Bayesian Statistics”, and should include a cover letter, CV, details of the master courses taken (including transcripts, grades, and ideally comparative rankings). If available, some examples of research work can also be included (e.g., a master thesis).

Reference letters are not required at the initial stage of the application, but candidates should indicate two letter-writers who can be contacted in case they get selected for an interview. If you do already wish to provide reference letters, these should be sent directly to ferdinand.vieider@ugent.be .

For more information, contact Prof. Ferdinand Vieider at ferdinand.vieider@ugent.be. Applications will be considered as they arrive, and until the position is filled. The starting date is flexible and subject to discussion.

Postdoctoral fellow at Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering

 

The use of 3D printed metal structures is taking a very fast ramp-up in industry. General Electric has demonstrated the possibility of printing titanium fuel injectors for their LEAP engine, EADS has printed a nacelle hinge bracket for the Airbus A320, Boeing is printing plastic inlet ducts for high-altitude aircrafts, hip implants and other prosthetics are exploiting the design freedom of additive manufacturing (AM),...

Additive manufacturing of titanium, stainless steel and inconel superalloys yields great potential for the aerospace industry (and others) as it allows the generation of geometrically complex structures with high specific strength, low density and high corrosion and creep resistance at high temperatures. However the fatigue life prediction of such components cannot be done with traditional fatigue models for traditionally manufactured metals, because the fatigue life is influenced by various factors that are specific for 3D printing: process parameters, induced voids and defects, microstructure, surface roughness, etc.

In this Postdoctoral position, it is the purpose to further develop multi-scale models for multi-axial fatigue of AM metals, taking into account the presence of voids and the microstructure of the material. Those models will be implemented in an already developed software environment. The final objective is to develop an industrial software solution that can be applied to complex AM components and predict their fatigue life under multi-axial fatigue loads. The position is a fully numerical position, requiring advanced knowledge in numerical simulations (finite element method, material models), fatigue mechanics and multi-axial fatigue indicators, and notions of plasticity and probabilistic fatigue.

The project will be carried out in close collaboration with a large number of industrial companies in the field of additive manufacturing (Siemens, Materialise, Sabca, ESMA,…).

For more information, see https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html

Job profile

Only candidates with a PhD degree in Computational Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, (Applied) Physics or similar should apply. You have a strong background in computational mechanics and have strong programming skills (preferably in C++ and/or Python), you are interested to perform numerical research and to interact and collaborate with industry.

How to apply

Send e-mail to Wim.VanPaepegem@UGent.be

PhD Student in Department of Information Technology

 

IDLab is a core research group of imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, with research activities at Ghent University. IDLab performs fundamental and applied research on data science and internet technology, and is, with over 300 researchers, one of the larger research groups at imec. Our major research areas are machine learning and data mining; semantic intelligence; multimedia processing; distributed intelligence for IoT; cloud and big data infrastructures; wireless and fixed networking; electromagnetics, RF & high-speed circuits and systems.
The activities of SUMOLab are embedded in this stimulating environment and include predictive analytics, data-driven modeling, time series analysis, anomaly/event detection, etc., with applications in health care, manufacturing and the energy sector.

Job Description

The omnipresence of sensors causes an explosive growth of data that offers the potential for a revolutionary transformation in many sectors. The functioning of such systems can greatly benefit from data-driven predictive models that extract insights and actionable knowledge from these data streams. As machine learning models are being incorporated into a workflow, it is often desirable that the models can explain why a certain prediction was made. Therefore, explainability of such models is becoming an additional baseline requirement.
Apart from providing information as to why a certain decision was reached, explainability also enables a further assessment of the model in terms of transparency, trust, fairness and understanding of its inner workings. The goal of the PhD is to develop innovative methodologies that can improve model interpretability. The proposed PhD research is defined within the context of several national and international research projects on the analysis of time series data.

We offer the opportunity to do full-time research in an international (with over 17 nationalities at IDLab, part of imec and Ghent University) and friendly working environment, with a competitive salary at Ghent University. While grounded in fundamental academic research, as a PhD candidate you will also participate in collaborative research with industrial and/or academic partners in Flanders and/or on a wider geographic scale (e.g., EU H2020 projects), in the framework of new/ongoing projects. Furthermore, you will publish your research results at major international conferences and in journal papers, as part of meeting the requirements for your PhD. The PhD positions are available starting summer 2021.

Job profile

Highly creative and motivated PhD student with the following qualifications:

• You have (or will obtain in the next months) a master degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent, with excellent ('honors'-level) grades.
• You have strong computer science skills (python, C++, etc.)
• You have a strong interest in machine learning, and are eager to advance the state-of-the-art.
• Experience with machine learning algorithmic approaches or frameworks (such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, GPFlow, etc.) is considered a significant plus.
• You are a team player and have strong communication skills.
• Your English is fluent, both speaking and writing.

How to apply

Interested?

Send your application by email or any questions concerning this vacancy to prof. Dirk Deschrijver (dirk.deschrijver@ugent.be), indicating “Job Application: Data analytics” in the subject. Applications should include (1) an academic / professional resume, (2) a personal motivation letter, and (3) transcripts of study results, and (4) at least two reference contacts. After a first screening, selected candidates will be invited for an interview (also possible via Skype) as a first contact in a multi-stage selection process.

• Application deadline: August 31th 2021 or until the vacancy is filled.
• Type of contract: Full-time
• Employment: Temporary (4 years), with yearly progress evaluation
• Earliest starting date: Summer 2021

Post-doctoral research position ‘Innovative & Future-proof Building Systems’

 

The TU/e Department of the Built Environment is one of the key drivers behind the newly created Urban Development Initiative (UDI) in the Brainport region Eindhoven. In UDI we have three Research Programs, of which the Building Industry 4.0 Research Program focuses on the development and enhancement of modeling, design, additive manufacturing, robotics, fabrication techniques and co-creation methodologies realize future-proof and sustainable innovation in the building industry. This includes industrialization of largescale renovation and construction technologies. The UDI Building Industry 4.0 Program connects regional players working in a set of model/living lab locations. It closely relates to the Deparment’s research focus on the development of sustainable materials and structures.

For the UDI Building Industry 4.0 Research Program we are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher with expertise in design for manufacture, smart manufacturing, advanced digital fabrication, investigative computationally-driven design approaches, and an affinity for sustainability and material systems.

Within the Building Industry 4.0 Program, you are expected to:

• Conduct research activities on one or more of these domains: smart manufacturing, digital fabrication, computational design, robotic fabrication and design innovation; 
• Publish and (co-)author papers for leading scientific journals and conferences;
• Assist the Building Industry 4.0 research group with writing funding applications;
• Assist the Building Industry 4.0 research group in supervising graduate students;
• Be a collaborative and independent researcher who is forward thinking in your creative and research agenda;
• Enthusiastically engage in co-creation activities as part of the living-lab activities of the group.

The UDI Building Industry 4.0 Program works in close collaboration with municipalities and companies in the Brainport Region on urban development and building challenges at various scales from buildings to neighbourhoods, cities, and the region.

It builds on the experiences of these community-based innovation ecosystems to:

1. Drive socio-technical innovation for the future of urban living, including new flexible and adaptive housing/living concepts, circular, parametric, computational design, and building innovations.
2. Scale up learning experiences and drive sustainable transformation.

Founders of the UDI are City of Eindhoven, City of Helmond, TU/e, Brainport Development and the Fraunhofer Research Institute. UDI aims to address urban challenges by focusing the innovation agenda on the existing and potential urban problems to develop a systemic urban planning approach that integrates different sectoral approaches. 

Job requirements

• Excellent quantitative and spatial statistical analysis skills and a PhD degree in architecture, civil engineering, design informatics, building sciences, urban/housing economics, or related disciplines;
• Prior research experience in one or more of these fields: innovation related to computational design, robotics, digital fabrication, smart manufacturing, structural engineering, construction processes sustainability and emerging housing typologies and correlated scenario development, predictive and transformative design;
• Strong design and process workflow visualization skills;
• Affinity for spatial planning, collaborative practice, design and material research;
• Excellent scientific skills, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications;
• Demonstrated interest in collaborating with non-academic (industry, municipal, community) partners in real-life field-lab settings;
• Ability to develop and test situated models for neighborhood development, including both quantitatve and qualitative indicators of housing aspirations;
• Excellent communication skills and competence in written and spoken English;
• Value open science such as open data and reproduceable research;
• Team player who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams.

Conditions of employment

• A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university with the possibility to present your work at international conferences.
• A full-time employment for 2 years.
• You will have free access to high-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• A gross monthly salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• A broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, and savings schemes).
• Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as an international spouse program, and excellent on-campus children day care and sports facilities.

Information and application

More information

More information can be obtained from www.tue.nl/en/our-university/departments/built-environment/ and https://brainporteindhoven.com/nl/ontdek/udi

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more about the content of this position? Please contact dr. Cristina Nan, i.c.nan[at]tue.nl or dr. Oana Druta, o.druta[at]tue.nl

For information about terms of employment, click here or contact Marcel Vogels, m.vogels1[at]tue.nl (or +31 40 247 3144).

Please visit www.tue.nl/jobs to find out more about working at TU/e!

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the 'apply now'-button on this page.
The application should include a:

• Cover letter (2 page max) in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a project portfolio, a list of your publications of international conference and journal contributions (if any), and the contact information of three references.
• A research statement, including personal ambitions and relations with the work-program proposed.

We look forward to your application and will screen it as soon as we have received it.
Screening will continue until the position has been filled.

We do not respond to applications that are sent to us in a different way.

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Post-doctoral researcher ‘System Integration of Renewable Energy Technologies’

 

The TU/e Department of the Built Environment is one of the key drivers behind the newly created Urban Development Initiative (UDI) in the Brainport region Eindhoven. One of the programs within UDI is the Urban Energy Transition Program.

The future energy system will be drastically different from the current energy system. This has an enormous impact on local governments, system operators, energy producers, home-owners and housing corporations and industry. The UDI Urban Energy Transition program aims to support these stakeholders in their long-term decision making by developing the models and tools that are needed to properly forecast, plan, and assess scenarios for future renewable energy system integration in the built environment. We support industrial partners with their Research & Development and specifically target the engineering challenges of renewable energy technologies. We are developing a collaborative ecosystem of stakeholders who are actively involved in the decision-making and/or implementation processes of the energy transition at a local, city and regional scale, to build a strong foundation for the long-term planning of the future energy system in the built environment.

The university hosts a variety of research labs that can be exploited in these projects, such as a building physics and services laboratory, renewable electricity and solar thermal energy laboratory, and a smart grids laboratory.

For the UDI Urban Energy Transition Program we are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher with expertise in system integration and renewable energy technologies.

Within the Urban Energy Transition Program, you are expected to:

• Conduct research activities on one or more of the fields for real-world problems: renewable energy technologies, renewable energy innovation, research and development engineering;
• Publish and (co-)author papers for leading scientific journals and conferences;
• Assist the Urban Energy Transition research group with writing funding applications;
• Assist the Urban Energy Transition research group in supervising graduate students;
• Be a collaborative and independent researcher who is forward thinking in your creative and research agenda;
• Enthusiastically engage with public and private partners of the research program to look for opportunities to focus on specific challenges they would like us to help them address.

The Urban Energy Transition Program is part of the Urban Development Initiative (UDI). Founders of the UDI are City of Eindhoven, City of Helmond, TU/e, Brainport Development and the Fraunhofer Research Institute. UDI aims to address urban challenges by focusing the innovation agenda on the existing and potential urban problems in order to develop a systemic urban planning approach that integrates different sectoral approaches. The UDI Urban Energy Transition Program collaborates with TU/e Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES), and with external parties such as municipalities, distribution system operators, housing corporations and industry. It closely relates to the Deparment’s research focus on the development of sustainable materials and structures.

Job requirements

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• Computational affinity and a PhD degree in renewable energy technologies, renewable energy innovation, research and development engineering or another relevant field of study;
• Affinity for applying research to real-world problems;
• Excellent scientific skills, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications or other forms of output (i.e. software);
• Able to develop prototypes and software (i.e. 2D/3D visualization and monitoring tools) is a plus;
• Excellent communication skills and competence in written and spoken English;
• Experience with or demonstrated interest in collaborating with external private and/or public partners in field lab settings;
• Value open science such as open data and reproduceable research;
• Team player who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams.

Conditions of employment

• A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university with the possibility to present your work at international conferences.
• A full-time employment for 2 years.
• You will have free access to high-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• A gross monthly salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• A broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, and savings schemes).
• Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as an international spouse program, and excellent on-campus children day care and sports facilities.

Information and application

More information

More information can be obtained from www.tue.nl/en/our-university/departments/built-environment/ and https://brainporteindhoven.com/nl/ontdek/udi

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more about the content of this position? Please contact dr.ir. Lisanne Havinga, l.c.havinga[at]tue.nl

For information about terms of employment, click here or contact Marcel Vogels, m.vogels1[at]tue.nl (or +31 40 247 3144).

Please visit www.tue.nl/jobs to find out more about working at TU/e!

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the 'apply now'-button on this page.
The application should include a:

• Cover letter (2 page max) in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a project portfolio, a list of your publications of international conference and journal contributions (if any), and the contact information of three references.
• A research statement, including personal ambitions and relations with the work-program proposed.

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Screening will continue until the position has been filled.

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