Job Description
Job description
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.
For the (faculty/department/research group) we are looking for a m/f/x
Doctoral fellow
YOUR JOB
Fully funded PhD
(1 year initial contract + 3 year contract after approval by the doctoral committee).
You will conduct research with a view towards obtaining a PhD, on the topic of stochastic assessment of smart ventilation systems. The focus of the research should be on the development of a simulation based assessment procedure for the performance of design proposals for smart ventilation systems in a residential setting.
Job profile
- You hold a Master’s degree (preferably) in architectural engineering or equivalent (requirement to be met upon starting the position)
- You have experience with the design of residential ventilation systems.
- You have a strong background in assessment of indoor air quality (IAQ), the simulation of airflow in buildings (multi-zone (preferred) or CFD) and stochastic assessment.
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 01/09/2025 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.
How to apply
Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession), transcripts, a motivation letter and example of your work on the topic to jelle.laverge@ugent.be and klaas.dejonge@ugent.be by July 25th with the subject line ‘APPLICATION PHD STOCHASTIC IAQ’.
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Jelle Laverge (jelle.laverge@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 37 49)
