→ Apply until 24/09/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department EA06 - Electronics and information systems
→ AAP temporary appointment - 25%
→ Number of openings: 1
→ Reference number: 202409/EA06/DA/030
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.
YOUR TASKS
- At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in the field of the representation theory of Lie superalgebras and Lie supergroups within the research unit Foundations Lab: Clifford Research Group.
- You will counsel doctoral students in the Clifford Research Group.
- You will assist in teaching activities of the departmet at the Bachelor’s level. This concerns basic mathematics courses aimed at students in engineering or architecture and taught by members of Foundations Lab.
- If you want, you can become lecturer-in-charge of the course Function Spaces (third year of the Bachelor in Mathematics).
- You will supervise a PhD student in the Clifford Research Group working on Operator Kantor Pairs.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a degree of Doctor of Science: Mathematics or Doctor of Mathematical Engineering, or an equivalent degree. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
- For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted.
- You have already conducted research within the field of of representation theory of Lie superalgebras and Lie supergroups, and you have experience working with diagram algebras.
- You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate.
- You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
- You are interested in mentoring students during their academic training.
- You have excellent teaching and communication skills.
- You can immediately start teaching mathematics courses of the department to large groups of students in Dutch. The required language knowledge is Dutch at level B2 or higher.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a temporary appointment for a period of 3 years. The appointment cannot be renewed.
- Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to 3 years, you can apply. The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term.
- Your appointment will start on 1 November 2024 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales.
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits.
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 sent through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file).
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format.
- 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 ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en.
- For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.
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. Hendrik De Bie (hendrik.debie@ugent.be, +32 9 2644896).
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