Doctoral fellow - Department of Structural Engineering and Building Materials

Last application date Jul 31, 2026 23:59

Department TW14 - Department of Structural Engineering and Building Materials

Degree Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Master of Science in Architectural Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

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 85 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

• You will independently conduct research into the experimental and numerical characterisation of selective paste intrusion particle‑bed printed concrete 3D infill patterns under single and multiaxial loading conditions. 
• You will perform experimental single and multiaxial tests including digital image correlation based analysis. 
• You will model the tests numerically using a continuum as well as a discrete approach, with the goal of obtaining a simplified homogeneous material model for selective paste intrustion particle-bed printed concrete infill patterns. 
• The final objective of the research is to obtain a doctoral degree. An English B2 Certificate is required for candidates not holding a education degree from an English program .

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architectural engineering, or mechanical engineering. 
• You preferrably have experience with concrete or cement based single or mutiaxial load tests on standard specimens using digital image correlation based result analysis. 
• You preferrably have experience with advanced non-linear finite element analysis of concrete, either continuum based (e.g. CDP modelling in Abaqus) or particle based (e.g. LDPM modelling in MARS). 
• You preferrable have experience with automatic data processing and basic programming skills (Python, C++,Matlab,…). 
• You have excellent English language skills and ideally also good / excellent Dutch language skills. An English B2 Certificate is required for candidates not holding a education degree from an English program .
• You are eligible for enrolment in the doctoral program.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months. 
• Your contract will start on Sept 1st, 2026 at the earliest. 
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. 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. 

INTERESTED?

Send your cv, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to [email protected]. 
We do not accept late applications.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact prof. name ([email protected])