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Postdoc position FEM modelling of electrochemical processes

14 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Department
Materials and Chemistry (MACH)
Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Computer science » Modelling tools
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Belgium
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
38
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

SURF group is looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in electrochemical modelling in the field of (atmospheric) corrosion and batteries  based on Finite Element Modelling (FEM).  You will work in close contact with industrial partners (producers and users of corrosion protection layers) and from research centers, with diverse backgrounds: software development, electrochemistry research (experimental and modelling), artificial intelligence, ... enabling the postdoctoral candidate to also develop his/her interdisciplinary skills. 

The research will be performed at SURF research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium. SURF has a long and fruitful tradition of combining both modelling and experimental approaches in electrochemistry. By combining both fields, advances in fundamental and applicable knowledge are gained which would otherwise be impossible. 

Requirements

Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The postdoctoral candidate should have successfully completed a master's degree and a PhD in engineering, physics, chemistry or equivalent. A strong interest in finite element modelling and (basic) programming is paramount, as is experience with commercial FEM tools.

As we are an international research group (group SURF as part of the Dept. Materials and Chemistry (MACH)) with people from all over the world, uniting all languages and cultures in one large community, we are looking for researchers that can work together in a very dynamic team, open minded, fluent in English communication and willing to contribute to the engineering education programs. The University has its own unique identity, so I invite you to look at the VUB website. 

The project is a 1-year project, with an option for extension based on project availability and workload. 

You are welcome to send you CV including your academic track record (courses and scores) to professor Tom Hauffman (tom.hauffman@vub.be).  

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Dept. of Chemistry and Materials (MACH), Research group Sustainable Materials Engineering (SUME), lab of Electrochemical and Surface Engineering (SURF), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Pleinlaan 2 - 1050 Brussel -www.vub.behttps://surf.research.vub.be/

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineeringComputer science » Modelling tools

Additional Information

Benefits

- A challenging, dynamic and stimulating work in an internationally renowned research group.

- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment 

- A multicultural and international work environment.

- An international network dealing with state-of-the-art research.

- Working and living in Brussels, the Capital of Europe, one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world. A vibrant and charming city, which combines history, modernity, arts and gastronomy.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Country
Belgium
City
Brussels
Postal Code
1050
Street
Pleinlaan 2
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
tom.hauffman@vub.be

Contact

State/Province
Brussels Capital Region
City
Brussels
Website
Street
Pleinlaan 2
Postal Code
1050
E-Mail
tom.hauffman@vub.be
Mobile Phone
+32(0)494177286