Postdoc in E-Textiles and Wearables (27651)

→  Apply before 22/09/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA06 - Elektronica en Informatiesystemen
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 2 jaar
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: PhD 

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 80 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.

You will be part of the research group CMST, an imec associated research lab at Ghent university.

YOUR TASKS

• You will perform fundamental research at the Center for Microsystems Technology (www.cmst.be) at the Faculty of Engineering, department ELIS.
• You will perfom research on microsystems, e-textiles, flexible printed electronics, stretchable electronics, biocompatible patches, wearables in the frame of different projects.
• Your research tasks will include design, realisation, evaluation of microsystem technologies for the integration of electronics in wearables. Realise prototypes and further tune them in function of performance evaluations.
• Monitor state-of-the-art of e-textile / wearable / stretchable / printed electronics developments and find opportunities for new research topics.
• Take the research lead in research projects (Flemish, European, bilateral, etc.).
• Come up with new ideas for further research.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in engineering, electronics engineering or textile engineering.
• You have experience with research on e-textiles / printed electronics / wearables including design, fabrication, reliability testing, failure analysis.
• You have experience with working on research projects with industry.
• You have experience in disseminating research results, by publishing papers in peer reviewed journals and presenting conference papers at international conferences.
• You can read, write and speak fluently in English.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 24 months, starting earliest in October-November 2024.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  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).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  … 

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Frederick Bossuyt (frederick.bossuyt@UGent.be, +32(0)9/2645354). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36