Postdoctoral researcher Life cycle assessment built environment (29740)

Organisation/Company

Ghent University

Research Field

Architecture » Other
Engineering » Civil engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering
Technology » Environmental technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline

27 Mar 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)

Country

Belgium

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

→  Apply before 27/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→  Department: EA01 - Architectuur en Stedenbouw
→  Occupancy rate: 100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 
→  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. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS 

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the domain of sustainability of the built environment with a specific focus on life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC).

• You participate in a research project on using natural and local building materials and their environmental performance, both on a material and on a building level
• You support ongoing projects in the domain of life cycle assessment of buildings
• You support education and you guide master thesis students (on average 10% of your time)
• You support the preparation of new research projects in this domain

You will be part of the building physics research group at Ghent University (Faculty of Engineering and Architecture).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• Je hebt een diploma van Doctor op proefschrift in het domein van levenscyclusanalyse van gebouwen
• Kennis van de LCA-tool Simapro is een pluspunt
• Je hebt ervaring met het aanvragen van projectvoorstellen
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• You are a dynamic team player

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period from 01/05/2026 to 30/04/2027.
•  Your contract will start on 01/05/2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for 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 holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits .

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore 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 a transcript of your academic record (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.

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. Marijke Steeman (Marijke.Steeman@UGent.be ). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be .

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/ghent-university/2026/postdoctoral-researcher-…

Research Field

Architecture

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ghent University

Country

Belgium

City

Ghent

Postal Code

9000

Street

Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33

Geofield

City

Ghent

Website

http://www.ugent.be/en

Postal Code

9000

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