Scientific employee renewable fuel for internal combustion engines – postdoc

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Scientific employee renewable fuel for internal combustion engines – postdoc

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Offer Description→ Apply before 23/06/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department: EA08 – Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering
→ Occupancy rate: 100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
→ Term of assignment: 2 jaar
→ 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 TASKS

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
• Your research focuses on renewable fuel for internal combustion engines, for those applications that are hard or impossible to directly electrify
• You will be involved in research projects, industry and service assignments
• Your tasks will include simulations of engine operation on renewable fuels; possibly measurements on combustion engines or combustion chambers; cost-benefit analyses of renewable fuels for various applications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma).
• This PhD degree is preferably in the discipline of Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering. Doctorates in Engineering Physics, exact sciences or equivalent will also be considered.
• Your PhD is preferably in the field of internal combustion engines and alternative fuels;
• You have extensive experience in combustion engine modelling, preferably concerning the evaporation of liquid fuels after injection;
• Experience in measurement on internal combustion engines is highly recommended;
• You have a very good oral and written command of English;
• You have extensive experience in presenting and reporting your work;
• You take initiative and responsibility, are a problem solver and enjoy working in a team.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 2 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/09/2024 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1.

. * 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..
(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.
• 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 INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Sebastian Verhelst ( , +32 (0)9/264 33 06). 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 ( – tel. 09/264 98 98).Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research 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 Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Physics 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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Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:12 GMT

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