*Last application date: Aug 31, 2015 23:59*
*Department: TW18 - Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and
Product Design*
*Contract: Statutary*
*Occupancy rate: 100%*
*Vacancy Type: Academic assisting staff*

*For the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, we are looking for a
full-time post-doctoral assistant within the department Industrial Systems
Engineering and Product Design (EA18).*
*About Ghent University*

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 7,000 people,
it is actively involved in education and research, management and
administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is
one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great
career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100
departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in
research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical
choice for its employees as well as its students.

*What we are looking for*

   - You hold a doctoral degree. The degree requirements need to be
   fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
   - You have already conducted research within the field of
   design/technical sciences.
   - You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your
   doctorate.
   - You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s,
   Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
   - You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national
   peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
   - You share the vision of “research through design”.
   - You have affinity with “design thinking” and/or “co-creation”.
   - You are a team player with an open and creative mind.

*Your tasks*

   - At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
   - You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s
   level in the education programmes of industrial design engineering
   technology.
   - You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement
   and Master’s dissertation.
   - You will counsel doctoral students and researchers.
   - You give direct support in obtaining national and international
   research funds.
   - You publish research results in leading scientific journals and
   conferences.

*What we can offer you*
We offer you a three-year appointment, which may be renewed once for three
years at the most, on condition that the previous term was given a positive
evaluation. The term of renewal begins immediately after the first term has
expired.
Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a post-doctoral
assistant at a university within the Flemish Community, you cannot apply
for this position.
Your appointment will start by 1/10/2015 at the earliest.
Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More
information about this can be found on our website.
All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as 38
days of paid leave, a wide range of training and education opportunities,
bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of
all our fringe benefits can be found on our website.

*Interested?*
All applications must be received no later than 31/08/2015 at 23:59 (CET)
at [log in to unmask], with the following documents attached as one file:

   - application letter
   - CV
   - a transcript of the required degree
   - an overview of your relevant scientific publications
   - Please indicate clearly what position and department you are applying
   for, as well as the following reference number: 2015-08-17. You will get a
   confirmation e-mail as soon as we have received your application.

*Attention: Late applications are not accepted.*

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy,
everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

*More information*
For more information about the content of this vacancy, please contact
Prof. Jan Detand ([log in to unmask], mobile: +32 474 453 276).
For more administrative information, please contact Veerle Van Beversluys (
[log in to unmask], phone: +32 9 264 55 02).

http://www.ugent.be/en/work/vacancies/assisting/ea18da20150817e.htm


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PhD Student | Industrial Design Center | Department of Industrial System
and Product Design (EA19) | Faculty of Engineering and Architecture | Ghent
University | UGent Campus Kortrijk, Marksesteenweg 58, Belgium | LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/peterconradie


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