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KU Leuven

Postdoctoral Researcher - Resources for Sustainable Construction Materials

2024-11-30 (Europe/Brussels)
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KU Leuven is an autonomous university. It was founded in 1425. It was born of and has grown within the Catholic tradition.

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The Applied Mineralogy research group is part of the Division of Geology at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will be under the guidance of Professor Ruben Snellings, collaborating within a dynamic and international research team renowned for conducting high-impact research on sustainable construction materials. The group operates at the interface of applied mineralogy, cement chemistry, and materials engineering.
For further information on our research group, see below.

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Responsibilities

  • Execute and oversee research activities in alignment with KU Leuven’s objectives and project-specific work plans within designated research initiatives.
  • Engage actively within the research group, contributing to regular meetings, group activities, and shared responsibilities, including training sessions and the development of research equipment.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to PhD and MSc students working on projects related to your research focus.
  • Offer limited support to MSc-level educational activities.

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  • Execute and oversee research activities in alignment with KU Leuven’s objectives and project-specific work plans within designated research initiatives.
  • Engage actively within the research group, contributing to regular meetings, group activities, and shared responsibilities, including training sessions and the development of research equipment.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to PhD and MSc students working on projects related to your research focus.
  • Offer limited support to MSc-level educational activities.

Offer

  • A one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance.
  • Primary affiliation with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, with collaborative opportunities in the Departments of Materials and Civil Engineering on KU Leuven’s Arenberg campus.
  • Access to KU Leuven’s training programs, state-of-the-art material characterization equipment, core facilities, and technical support.
  • Opportunities to develop research project management skills and receive personalized mentoring.
  • Participation in local and international conferences, fostering networking and career development.
  • Funding is available; however, the successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to research proposal writing, enhancing funding acquisition skills.
  • The position is available immediately.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Ruben Snellings, tel.: +32 16 32 48 89, mail: ruben.snellings@kuleuven.be.

KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.

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Title
Postdoctoral Researcher - Resources for Sustainable Construction Materials
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Location
Oude Markt 13 Leuven, Belgium
Published
2024-10-25
Application deadline
2024-11-30 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2024-11-30 23:59 (CET)
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