Scientific researcher project circular living lab hemp+ - Industriële Systemen en Productontwerp (26809)

   →  Apply before 15/01/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
   →  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture  
   →  Department: EA18 - Industriële Systemen en Productontwerp
   →  Occupancy rate: 100%
   →  Number of positions: 1    
   →  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration 
   →  Term of assignment: 2 years 
   →  Wage scale:  WM1 to WM4 (master degree) 
   →  Required diploma: Master 
 

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 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 be recruited as scientific researcher on the project circular living lab hemp+. You will collaborate with multiple companies to explore and implement applications with hemp as basic material. Moreover, you will give training and workshops about the value chain and mind shift to a circular economy based ob biomaterials

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in industrial design engineering technology.
• Knowledge about cicular design and design for sustainability is in favourable
• You are a  team player
• You can organize workshops and training
• You are hands-on with bio-materials or are willing to learn this skill

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 2 years.
• Your contract will start on 1/02/2024 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).  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 (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore 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 INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Jan Detand (Jan.Detand@UGent.be, +32(0)474/45 32 76). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).