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KU Leuven

Assistant for labs and project work combined with a PhD in materials engineering (topic: vibrational fatigue in electrical applications)

2024-12-18 (Europe/Brussels)
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This position belongs to the organizational unit Structural Materials on Campus Ghent (Elooi-lab). The unit is part of the Department of Materials Engineering (www.mtm.kuleuven.be).
At the Faculty of Engineering Technology of KU Leuven, Ghent campus, a full-time position is vacant as assisting academic staff in the Bachelor/Master Electromechanics. This course belongs to the Science and Technology Group. The vacancy is located in the broad domain of the engineering disciplines of materials engineering/project work/mechanical engineering and will start in September/October 2024. The appointment period is for 2 years, subsequently extendable.
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Project

The teaching assignment includes providing education in the bachelor's and master's degree in engineering technology (electromechanics). These teaching tasks include:

  • Materials science labs
  • Labs CAD (Solidworks)
  • Supervising project work that consists of the design of mechanical structures and machines
  • Supervision of master's theses.

The PhD concerns the characterization of vibration fatigue in electrical steels under resonant loading conditions. This is a study that investigates how electrical steels used in equipment such as transformers and motors suffer from fatigue by vibration at resonant frequencies. The research analyzes how repeated vibration loads cause cracking and fractures, and includes experiments and models to improve the durability of these materials.

Profile

  • Candidates must hold a Master's degree in engineering technology or in engineering sciences, specialisation electromechanics or mechanical engineering or materials science.
  • Knowledge of equipment for materials testing is an added value.
  • Candidates must familiarize themselves with the CAD software Solidworks.
  • Candidates are expected to be highly motivated and show an interest in both education and research so that they can contribute positively to the quality of the department.
  • Excellent knowledge of Dutch and knowledge of English is a requirement for the teaching assignment.
  • KU Leuven has an equal opportunity and diversity policy.

Offer

  • The appointment can start from September 1, 2024.
  • The appointment period is for 2 years in scale 43.
  • For each course, training or an introductory period is provided to acquire the necessary knowledge.
  • You will enter a fascinating and versatile environment that guides young people to broad technical knowledge.

Ghent - Industrial Engineer

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Reza Talemi, tel.: +32 9 398 64 47, mail: reza.talemi@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. ing. Sam Coppieters, tel.: +32 9 398 64 26, mail: sam.coppieters@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.

Informatie over de vacature

Functienaam
Assistant for labs and project work combined with a PhD in materials engineering (topic: vibrational fatigue in electrical applications)
Werkgever
Locatie
Oude Markt 13 Leuven, België
Gepubliceerd
2024-07-10
Uiterste sollicitatiedatum
2024-12-18 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2024-12-18 23:59 (CET)
Soort functie
PhD
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