Professor in Welding Materials Engineering of Advanced Alloys

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Professor in Welding Materials Engineering of Advanced Alloys

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Offer DescriptionResearchYou develop a research program at an international level in the domain of welding metallurgy. The focus is mainly on fusion welding techniques (electric arc, laser welding, etc.) with specific attention to the material science aspects of welding complex steel alloys and lightweight materials, the relationship between material-process-performance considering variations in material microstructure and composition and in-situ quality control. Your expertise in the field of metallurgy and materials science will allow you to develop such a programme, complementary to existing lines of research and expertise in the welding technology research group.You engage in targeted scientific research, resulting in PhD’s and publications that meet international standards and lead to broad international recognition.You support or initiate a network of local and international companies through the implementation and valorisation of research results and through the provision of industrial services aimed at strengthening industrial innovation.As part of your research programme, you develop international collaborations, both within academia and with industrial partners.You are able to acquire competitive funding, both project-based government funding and industrial funding.You strive for excellence and thus contribute to the further development of the research group and the department.You pay due attention to the technology transfer and application of the results of your research in industry/government/society, both locally and internationally.TeachingYou provide high-quality education

• within the Advanced Master’s programme in Welding Engineering, a programme that is set up at KU Leuven on Campus De Nayer under the audit of the IIW (International Institute of Welding), which also gives the graduated ‘welding’ engineers access to the IIW to obtain an additional diploma of IWE (International Welding Engineer) parallel to the MSc of Welding Engineering of KU Leuven, more specifically: materials science, thermal and mechanical aspects of welding, destructive and non-destructive welding testing, residual stresses and deformations, … These courses are taught in English.
• within the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Electromechanics of the Faculty of Engineering Technology, more specifically: Production techniques including welding technology, materials science, in-service behaviour, etc. All professors are expected to teach some basic courses. These courses are mainly taught in Dutch.
• You contribute to the organisation of the Advanced Master’s programme in Welding Eng… For more information see

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages DUTCH Level GoodResearch Field Engineering » Materials engineering Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationBenefitsWe offer full-time employment in an intellectually challenging environment. KU Leuven is a research-intensive, internationally oriented university that conducts both fundamental and applied scientific research. Our university has a strong inter- and multidisciplinary focus and strives for international excellence. In this regard, we actively collaborate with research partners in Belgium and abroad and offer our students an academic education based on high-quality scientific research.You will work at the KU Leuven Campus De Nayer, close to the historic city of Mechelen between Antwerp and Brussels and about 45 km from Leuven, and for some educational activities on Campus Group T in Leuven. Educational activities on the other campuses of KU Leuven are also possible.Depending on your record and qualifications, you will be appointed to or tenured in one of the grades of the senior academic staff: assistant professor, associate professor, professor or full professor. In principle, junior researchers are appointed as assistant professor on the tenure track for a period of 5 years; after this period and a positive evaluation, they are permanently appointed (or tenured) as an associate professor.KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, partner career coaching, …To facilitate scientific onboarding and accelerate research in the first phase, a research position will be made available equivalent to a PhD scholarship for 4 years. If you have no other substantial funding available to you, you can apply for a start-up grant of EUR 110.000, on the condition that you are appointed for at least 50%.Eligibility criteriaYou have a PhD in Engineering Science or Engineering Technology with an emphasis on materials and/or mechanical engineering. Holding a a master in welding engineering, and/or an IWE diploma (international welding engineer), awarded by an IIW-recognized ANB (Authorizing National Body) is an added value.You have a strong research profile in the field of welding metallurgy and welding technology. The quality of research is evidenced by publications in prominent international journals, books and proceedings of international conferences, and/or by your research experience in industry. [International experience is an advantage].If you have recently obtained the doctoral degree, it is important that you support your research and growth potential with academic references.You have a research profile that demonstrates collaboration with industry and industrial implementation. [Industrial experience is an advantage].You have demonstrable qualities related to academic education. Teaching experience is a significant advantage.You have organizational skills and have a cooperative attitude. You also have leadership skills within a university context.A good command of English and Dutch is required (CEFR language level C1 or higher), as your teaching duties are organized in both languages. The official administrative language at KU Leuven is Dutch.Selection processFor more information on the contents of the job, please contact:o Prof. dr. ir. Bart Blanpain, chair of the Department of Materials Engineering ( , +32 16 32 1216)o Prof. dr. ir. Jan Ivens, vice-chair of the Department of Materials Engineering ( , +32 16 32 8612)o Prof. dr. ir. Toon Van Waterschoot, campus chair of KU Leuven Campus De Nayer ( , +32 485 910 616)Add to your application following documents (more information is available on the KU Leuven job site):– your biosketch in which you indicate your added value as an academic for research, education and service to society of your past career and of your future activities (maximum 2 pages);– a file on your five most important publications or realizations;– an extensive cv including a full publication list and if applicable a portfolio of your architectural projects;– your research plan with focus on the development of your research line and research team in relation with the colleague-researchers of the entity of employment (maximum 5 pages);– your vision on academic education and its organization… For more information seeWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KU Leuven Country Belgium State/Province Antwerpen City Sint-Katelijne-Waver Postal Code 2860 Street Sint-Katelijne-WaverContact State/ProvinceSint-Katelijne-Waver CityAntwerpen StreetSint-Katelijne-Waver Postal Code2860 E-Mailbart.blanpain@kuleuven.beSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Wavre-Sainte-Catherine, Anvers

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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:22:00 GMT

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