Doctoral fellow

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 be doing research in the field of mechanics of materials 
• You will collaborate with the involved companies in the research project 
• You will communicate your research results on scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals. 
• or details on the 5 PhD vacancies, please visit: 
  https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Computational Mechanics or equivalent 
• You are fluent in English, both in speaking and writing 
• You have strong organization skills and can collaborate with companies 

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 September 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 wim.vanpaepegem@ugent.be. 
We do not accept late applications.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact prof. Wim VAN PAEPEGEM (wim.vanpaepegem@ugent.be, +32(0)9/331 04 32)