Postdoctoral researcher Law (27397)

→  Apply before 31/07/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA14 - Bouwkundige Constructies en Bouwmaterialen
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
→  Term of assignment: 1 jaar, max verlengbaar tot 3 jaar in totaal
→  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. 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.

ABOUT THE PROJECT AND THE TEAM

The project “AFireTest” is a 1.5 million EUR project funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The project is focused on developing the next generation of fire testing and started in September 2023. Adoption of the approaches being developed within AFireTest will help ensure that climate friendly innovations in the built environment are implemented while ensuring an adequate level of fire safety. Fire safety is however a highly regulated field and the adoption of new fire testing approaches will require major regulatory changes and large follow-up investments. It is therefore necessary to perform an in-depth evaluation of the costs and benefits of the proposed regulatory framework, as well as a comparison against alternative approaches for design acceptance. We are currently looking for a post-doctoral researcher experienced in the discipline of ‘Law and Economics’ (L&E) to lead this evaluation.

For more information on the AFireTest project, see the EU announcement:        
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101075556,
and this podcast episode of the Fire Science Show: https://tinyurl.com/AFireTest.

The Structural Fire Engineering team (SFE@UGent; https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfe-ugent/) is a dynamic and established research group within the Fire Safety Science and Engineering research cluster at Ghent University (Belgium), focusing on structural fire engineering and the application of probabilistic methods. The team leader (dr. Ruben Van Coile) has degrees in Civil Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering and Law.

YOUR TASKS

• 100% of your assignment will be spent on research.
• You take up a leading role within the AFireTest project, and will be responsible for the Law and Economics work package.
• You link with other team members to integrate fire safety knowledge with legal considerations. You perform the first ever L&E evaluations within the field of fire safety engineering.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctorate in Law. (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma). Candidates with a degree in a different field can apply if they demonstrate that their prior experience is particularly suited for the project.
• You are experienced within the field of Law and Economics. Experience with regards to the impact assessment of technological developments is a plus.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 1 year. This can be extended to a maximum of 3 years.
• Part-time employment is possible. This is to be agreed upon as part of the selection procedure.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2025 at the earliest. The starting date can be postponed in mutual agreement.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. Click here for more information about our salary scales. Please note that the listed values have to multiplied with an index. The current index is 204%. Whenever applicable, we will rely on a tax reduction scheme for talented post-doctoral researchers with an international background. In this case you will be hired as a full-time postdoctoral bursary. This will be explained as part of the interview process.
• 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, a 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 (full transcript of records, merged into one pdf file with CV)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format. Please clearly:
  • Identify how your previous experience makes you a great fit for this particular project.
  • Specify your current development goals for the post-doctoral position.
• 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”:
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Contact details for two references (e.g., previous supervisors who can be contacted to elaborate on their experiences working with you)
  • A proof of competency in the English language, e.g., a language certificate or IELTS score.

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. Ruben Van Coile (ruben.vancoile@UGent.be, +32(0)9/2645535). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Application deadline 31st of July 2024

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