Doctoral Grant (BOF), Infrared and chemical imaging

The Departments of Electromechanics and Heritage at Antwerp University is seeking to fill a full-time (100%) vacancy for a

Doctoral Grant by the University Research Fund (BOF) in the area of Infrared and chemical imaging

You will work within the Op3Mech research group (https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/rg/op3mech/).

A short description of the DICHO project is available through this link.

Job description

• You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of Infrared and chemical imaging.

• You conduct research in the measurement techniques for inspecting artworks. You make use of the state-of-the-art 2D and 3D cameras and XRF scanners that are present at the research group lab. You also program computer vision algorithms (in Matlab or C ++).

• You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment.

• You contribute to teaching and research in Faculty of Applied Engineering - Department of Electromechanics.

Profile and requirements

• You hold a master degree in Engineering sciences, Physics or Chemistry.

• You can submit outstanding academic results.

• Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.

• Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.

• You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.

• You have good communication skills, both written and oral. You speak and write English fluently.

• You can program (in Matlab and / or c ++).

We offer

• a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation;

• the start date of the scholarship will be between January 1st 2020 and October 1st 2020;

• a gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.373,36 to € 2.516,73;

• a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

How to apply?

• Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date October 30th 2019 and should include a copy of your CV and a cover letter.

• A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel.

• The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will take place in November.

• More information about the online application form can be obtained from vacatures@uantwerpen.be.

• For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. G. Steenackers, Gunther.steenackers@uantwerpen.be.

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