Scientific Employee FM – Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering

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Scientific Employee FM – Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering

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Offer Description→ Apply before 28/02/2025 (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 limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 7 maand
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:Master or 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

• You will spend at least 70% of your assignment on academic research in the field of detailed and coupled numerical simulation of airborne wind energy systems.
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level in the field of numerical simulation of flows.
• You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, internships and Master’s dissertation in the field of numerical simulation of flows.
• You will work together with the colleagues in the Fluid Mechanics team and support common projects in the team.
• You will support projects like BORNE and MAVERICK in the Fluid Mechanics team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent degree. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You are interested in scientific and/or project based research and services.
• You are interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
• Experience with teaching and participation in post-formation and conferences is recommend.
• You have good didactive and communicative skills.
• You have already conducted research within the field of numerical modelling of airborne wind energy systems. You have research experience with CFD tools using URANS turbulence models and Chimera techniques for overlapping domains, and with the coupling to a controller and structural mechanics.
• You have published relevant scientific papers in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 7 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/06/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).
• 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.

INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment system before 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.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. Joris Degroote ( , +32(0) 9 264 95 22). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch 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 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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Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:21:49 GMT

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