Researcher (27997) - Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering

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→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA08 - Elektromechanica, Systeem- en Metaalengineering
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 6 maanden
→  Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→  Required diploma:Master

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 daily. 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 programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

We are looking for a talented pre-doctoral researcher to engage in a small 6-month research project related to the molecular modelling of lubricants to extract thermos-mechanical properties at elevated temperatures and pressures. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and evaluation of proper, reliable and accurate calculation methods to obtain viscosity and thermal conductivity of hydrocarbons, using Python coding and LAMMPS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up, automating and running vast amounts of EMD simulation of various systems of hydrocarbon molecules using LAMMPS on the VSC/HPC (https://www.vscentrum.be/ ) .

• Development and implementation of novel, high-fidelity post-processing techniques, involving statistical mechanics. to calculate macro-scale transport properties of molecular systems, including viscosity and thermal conductivity, using Python.

• Dissemination of the results in a scientific publication

• Initiation of follow-up research.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master's degree in Physics (Engineering). Chemistry (Engineering) or equivalent.
• You have a proven track record in molecular dynamics modelling.
• You have hands-on experience with High Performance Computing
• You possess good analytical skills
• You have experience with Python coding and development.
• You take responsibility for the development of your project in a well-structured, thorough way, and you’re able to solve problems independently. You display creativity in solving problems, generating ideas or finding new ways of working.
• You have an open personality and are willing to collaborate with both scientific and technical staff to complete the project.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 01/01/2025 to 30/06/2025, i.e. 6 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2025 at the earliest.
• 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.

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 list of your most important publications. 

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 Prof. Dieter Fauconnier (Dieter.Fauconnier@UGent.be, +32(0)9/3310485). 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