Postdoctoral researcher

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Offer Description→ Apply before 28/06/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department: EA11 – Materialen, Textiel en Chemische Proceskunde
→ Occupancy rate: 100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 2 years
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma: PhDABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent 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 TASKSAbout 90% of your assignment will be spent on research within an industrial context. Research activities include performing research on the subject outlined below, counselling PhD students active within your research project, project management and reporting, dissemination in high quality journals and conferences, and identifying opportunities for follow-up research work. In addition to the academic research, you can be involved in educational tasks related to the subject of your research.This vacancy aims to select a postdoctoral researcher having a materials (metals) engineering background. This researcher will experimentally focus on the role of hydrogen on the mechanical performance of metallic materials. Atomic hydrogen absorption followed by embrittlement can lead to the sudden and sometimes complete loss of the ductility of many high strength steels. Hydrogen embrittlement is among the most complex material decay and damage phenomena. Screening different materials towards their susceptibility to hydrogen degradation will be done by in-situ mechanical testing. Fractography microscopy analysis, together with determination of the specific hydrogen characteristics will be important as well (diffusion, trapping, solubility).WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctorate in Engineering, with a clear focus on environmental hydrogen degradation of metallic materials
• Experience with electrochemical hydrogen characterization techniques in metals/steels (permeation, thermal desorption spectroscopy, hot extraction) is a clear asset.
• Experience with mechanical characterization of hydrogen embrittlement in metals/steels is a clear asset.
• Experience with advanced microstructural characterization techniques is a clear asset.
• Knowledge and understanding on structure/property relationships and hydrogen embrittlement is an advantage.
• You have a strong motivation for conducting scientific research and dealing with complex research questions.
• You possess structured and creative problem-solving abilities, strong analytical and technical skills, critical scientific mindset and take responsibility for the development of your work.
• You can work independently as well as in team, preferably within international collaborations.
• You have excellent English communication skills (written and oral).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration of two years for the period from 1/03/2025 – 28/02/2027, or another to be confirmed period.
• Your contract will start on 1/03/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).

. * 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.
(in Dutch).INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore 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 INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Tom Depover ( , +32(0)9/331 04 33) or Prof. Kim Verbeken ( , +32(0)9/331 04 53). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Technology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Gand, Flandre-Orientale

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Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:48:03 GMT

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