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University of Antwerp searches Postdoctoral researcher in Heritage Sciences

The Department of Heritage in the Faculty of Design Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral researcher in the field of Heritage Sciences.

Universiteit Antwerpen

Position

  • You will work on microclimatic analysis and modelling in historic environments, focussing on historic buildings, green infrastructure and sustainable approaches with respect to the environment, materials and energy.
  • You develop scientific knowledge that has the potential to be translated into strategic insight and/or guidelines for management of the urban historic environment.
  • You will collaborate with colleagues within the Built Heritage group of Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES) and the University College London Institute for Sustainable Heritage (UCL ISH) Heritage Data Science group and beyond.
  • You will publish scientific articles related to scientific advances in research in collaboration with the research team at ARCHES and UCL ISH.
  • You will help coordinate project proposals and contribute to attracting external funding the research team at ARCHES and UCL ISH and you will apply for an extended term of your postdoctoral position.
  • You will assist in the supervision of students and other team members.
  • You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for Heritage studies and Sustainable Heritage.
  • You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally, help to coordinate service projects, and so on.

Profile

  • You hold a PhD in a STEM discipline (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work).
  • You demonstrate experience or far-reaching interest in the field of cultural heritage.
  • You demonstrate experience in data analysis and building simulation software.
  • You have authored high-quality international peer-review publications.
  • You demonstrate ability for autodidactic learning of different modelling software.
  • Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
  • Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
  • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
  • You can speak and write fluently in English and also express yourself in Dutch.

    What they offer

    • They offer a full-time contract as a postdoctoral researcher for a period of 17 months. Within this period, there is the possibility to apply for an extended period as postdoctoral researcher through national and international funding schemes.
    • Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
    • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
    • The planned start date is 1 May 2023 or as soon as possible after that date.
    • You will do most of your work at Campus Mutsaard based at Blindestraat 9, 2000 Antwerp in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
    • Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
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      • DEADLINE:

        20.03.2023