Post‑doctoral Assistant in Materials, Textiles & Chemical Engineering

About the role

The position is a 70% part‑time post‑doctoral assistant appointment (3 years, renewable) within the Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering. The role combines academic research, teaching support and student supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct academic research, focusing on DFT calculations, kinetic and reactor modelling, and transport phenomena.
• Assist teaching at Bachelor’s and Master’s level and supervise Master’s and doctoral students.
• Develop and apply machine‑learning techniques for reaction modelling and structure‑property relationships.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) obtained before the start date.
• Research experience in first‑principles reaction modelling, kinetic/reaction modelling, transport phenomena or thermodynamics.
• Proven publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, willing to relocate to Belgium if needed.

Required skills

• Programming in Python, Fortran and Visual Basic.
• Experience with machine‑learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, Keras and TensorFlow.
• Ability to perform DFT calculations and kinetic modelling of heterogeneous catalysis.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term 70% appointment (3 years) with the possibility of a second term.
• Full‑time equivalent position (30% funded by department budget).
• Salary according to AAP5 scale, 36 days paid leave, training opportunities, bicycle reimbursement, ecocheques and other fringe benefits.