PhD Student - Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering

Last application date Sep 30, 2024 00:00

Department TW11 - Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering

Contract Limited duration

Degree Master in Engineering

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

The research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures at Ghent University (UGent-MMS) has 4 vacancies for PhD research in the field of fibre-reinforced composites. The vacancies are linked to research on composite hydrogen tanks, micromechanical testing of composites and finite element modelling of textile connections.
More information can be found on
https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html

Job profile

The candidate should have a strong interest in mechanics of composite materials, and should be enthusiastic to work in a collaborative project between industry and academia.

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.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by the Department of Personnel and Organization 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 (in Dutch).

How to apply

All instructions can be found on:
https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html