Phd Fellowship in Chemical Engineering at Ghent University in Belgium

Ghent University is offering Phd Fellowship in Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering. This researcher will experimentally focus on corrosion testing and characterization to investigate the influence of different water qualities.

The tax free scholarship includes full social security coverage and a number of benefits such a wide range of training and education opportunities to participate in international scientific workshops/conferences.

• You hold an master’s degree in Materials (Metal) Engineering, with an affinity for and keen interest in electrochemistry.
• Experience with advanced microstructural characterization techniques is a clear asset.
• Knowledge and understanding on structure/property relationships in metals and environmentally assisted degradation phenomena of metals is an advantage.
• You have a strong motivation for conducting scientific research and dealing with complex research questions.
• You possess structured and creative problem-solving abilities, strong analytical and technical skills, critical scientific mindset and take responsibility for the development of your work.
• You can work independently as well as in team.
• You have excellent English communication skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Required Documents:

Documents attached as a single pdf file:

• application letter
• curriculum vitae
• a transcript of the required degree
• names and contact details of at least three reference persons

The subject line of your email should contain be: PhD on steel corrosion monitoring

About Ghent University:

Ghent University (Dutch: Universiteit Gent, abbreviated as UGent) is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium. It was established in 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands.Ghent University is one of the biggest Flemish universities, consisting of 41,000 students and 9,000 staff members. The University also supports the University Library and the University Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals in Belgium. It is one of the greatest beneficiaries of funding from the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO). Ghent University consistently rates among the top universities not only in Belgium but also throughout the world.

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