PhD Student

At least 90% of your assignment will be dedicated to academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation on structural health monitoring of architectural glass:
Due to increasing dimensions and complexity of glazing in architectural and structural applications, the need for structural health monitoring (SHM) of glass is increasingly recognized, both in pre-fracture and post-fracture conditions. Goal of the research is to develop SHM strategies for glass structures, based on existing and novel sensor technologies; and inspired by existing SHM strategies currently already applied for e.g. concrete or composite structures.

You further support the Department in education and service assignments;

You will mainly be located at UGent (Department of Structural Engineering and Building Materials, Lab. Magnel-Vandepitte (Prof. Jan Belis, PhD), Department of Electronics and Information Systems, Center for Microsystems and Technology (Prof. Jeroen Missinne, PhD)), but also for a number of months at KU Leuven (Department of Civil Engineering, Structural Mechanics Unit (Prof. Geert Lombaert, PhD).

Job profile

• You will be part of a multidisciplinary team with experts in structural glass, structural health monitoring and sensor technology;
• We offer you a doctoral scholarship with a competitive salary for a duration of maximum 4 years;
• Your doctoral scholarship will start at the earliest possible date;
• 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. Check here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch): http://www.ugent.be/nl/vacatures/personeelsvoordelen.htm .

How to apply

Apply by e-mail no later than November 15, 2022, 12:00 AM. Please note that the application deadline may be closed earlier.
Send your application directly to Prof. Jan Belis (jan.belis@ugent.be ).

Your application must include the following documents (merged into one pdf file of no more than 20 MB):

1. your application letter, including ARWU ranking of university where relevant degree was obtained (see above);
2. your CV and an overview of your study results;
3. 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 English or Dutch;
4. an overview of your study results (transcript of records);
5. proof of proficiency in English(IELTS or TOEFL).