Postdoctoral researcher in the field of cost-effective functional safety for sustainable process industries

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Postdoctoral researcher in the field of cost-effective functional safety for sustainable process industries

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Offer DescriptionLet’s shape the future – University of AntwerpThe is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 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 Department of Engineering Management in the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral researcher in the field of cost-effective functional safety for sustainable process industriesPosition

• You will work actively with academic and industrial partners in a starting two-year strategic basic research project on functional safety in the process industry, focusing on the cost-effectiveness of safety instrumented systems.
• You will assist in ongoing research projects and the operation of the EnvEcon research group.
• You will help coordinate project proposals on enabling safe and sustainable processes and systems by design with specific focus on the chemical industry and you contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in (applied) engineering sciences (chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, safety engineering), applied economics or similar; or you will have obtained it by the time you start to work.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and

. * Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s
. * You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.

• Experience with industrial chemical processes and process safety is considered as a plus.
• Interest in production processes and the manufacturing sector is a plus.
• You show interest in sustainable development and the transition to a more sustainable society.
• You show interest in cleantech and environmental technology.
• Experience with funding acquisition and project coordination is considered as a plus.
• Experience with cost engineering methods, cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis are considered as a plus.

What we offer

• We offer a postdoctoral or doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year, which can be extended with 1 year (after positive evaluation). We will also look together for options to extend the contract (after the two-year project, after positive evaluation).
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the

for scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP). * You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.

• You will do most of your work at the University of Antwerp Stadscampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp

. * The planned start date is 15 February 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 20 January 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:

• a motivation letter
• your academic CV
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the

or send an email to . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. dr. Philippe Nimmegeers ( ). * The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. You can already save the following dates: Selection interviews will be planned on 23 and 24 January 2025.The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage 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.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Economics 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 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Antwerp Country Belgium City Antwerp Postal Code 2000 Street Prinsstraat 13 GeofieldContact CityAntwerp WebsitePostal Code2000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:45:05 GMT

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