项目介绍

2026年6月29日

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 85 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 independently conduct research into the experimental and numerical characterisation of selective paste intrusion particle‑bed printed concrete 3D infill patterns under single and multiaxial loading conditions. 
• You will perform experimental single and multiaxial tests including digital image correlation based analysis. 
• You will model the tests numerically using a continuum as well as a discrete approach, with the goal of obtaining a simplified homogeneous material model for selective paste intrustion particle-bed printed concrete infill patterns. 
• The final objective of the research is to obtain a doctoral degree. An English B2 Certificate is required for candidates not holding a education degree from an English program .

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architectural engineering, or mechanical engineering. 
• You preferrably have experience with concrete or cement based single or mutiaxial load tests on standard specimens using digital image correlation based result analysis. 
• You preferrably have experience with advanced non-linear finite element analysis of concrete, either continuum based (e.g. CDP modelling in Abaqus) or particle based (e.g. LDPM modelling in MARS). 
• You preferrable have experience with automatic data processing and basic programming skills (Python, C++,Matlab,…). 
• You have excellent English language skills and ideally also good / excellent Dutch language skills. An English B2 Certificate is required for candidates not holding a education degree from an English program .
• You are eligible for enrolment in the doctoral program.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which – after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months. 
• Your contract will start on Sept 1st, 2026 at the earliest. 
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. 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. 

INTERESTED?

Send your cv, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to Wouter.DeCorte@ugent.be. 
We do not accept late applications.