FACULTY POSITION
Experimental Nuclear Solid State Physics
Department of Physics and Astronomy
KU Leuven, Belgium
The KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time faculty position in nuclear solid state physics, focusing on local probing of nanomaterials. The candidate will set up a research program to investigate structure and functional properties of materials at the atomic level, to a large extent by locally probing the material’s properties via (nuclear) interactions of intense particle beams, e.g., making use of radioactive probes, energetic ions or neutrons, photon pulses from a synchrotron or free-electron laser… or any combination. The rank of the appointment depends on the qualification of the candidate.
Further information on the position and the application procedure can be found below. The deadline for the application is Sept. 30, 2013.
For additional information on the position and/or research group, contact
André Vantomme, Andre.Vantomme@fys.kuleuven.be
Kristiaan Temst, Kristiaan.Temst@fys.kuleuven.be
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INTRODUCTION
At the Group of Science, Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, there is an academic position in nuclear solid-state physics on ultimate local probing of nanomaterials (starting 01/10/2014).
KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time academic position in Nuclear Solid-State Physics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person (m/f) with an excellent research record in the field of nanomaterials and with good teaching skills for physics.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATIONAL UNIT
The research group Nuclear Solid State Physics is embedded within the Institute for Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy (Faculty of Science). The Faculty of Science has systematically been given a high ranking for research and education quality by independent accreditation committees. The research group can build upon a solid research infrastructure (mainly centered around the Ion and Molecular Beam Laboratory), a prominent visibility at numerous large scale facilities (synchrotron facilities, online separators, neutron facilities…) and an extensive international network. The group currently consists of approximately 20 persons, including 12 PhD students.
URL: http://fys.kuleuven.be/iks/nvsf
TASK
RESEARCH
You have a broad expertise in fundamental research on nanomaterials. You are expected to set up a program to tailor nanomaterials, based on fundamental insights in their structure and functionality down to the single atom level. These functionalities can range from very low level doping effects, electrical transport, magnetic interactions, superconductivity, to phonons and other dynamic properties at extremely short timescales. You will achieve these goals, to a large extent – but not exclusively – through locally probing the structure and functional properties via (nuclear) interactions of intense
particle beams. Hence, an important asset is that you have expertise in, e.g., the use of radioactive probes (hyperfine interactions, channeling…), of energetic ion or neutron beams (e.g., scattering, diffraction…), of photon pulses from a synchrotron or free-electron laser (e.g., nuclear elastic or inelastic scattering…)… or any combination. You have demonstrated sustained ability to adapt your research to new developments and you will be expected to collaborate in and strengthen the on-going research context in nuclear solid-state physics at KU Leuven.
You are expected to develop your personal, excellent research program, to achieve a scientific output that adheres to the highest international standards, to supervise PhD students and to acquire financial resources. Moreover, you will support and further expand national and international research collaborations of the department.
EDUCATION
You will ensure high-quality education in the bachelor/master programs of the Faculty of Science and/or in other faculties, especially in the master program of physics (nuclear physics and solid state physics). You are expected to meet the reigning KU Leuven standards regarding academic program level and orientation and to adhere to the KU Leuven’s vision on activating and research-based education. A commitment to quality of education as a whole is naturally understood.
SERVICES
You are prepared to provide scientific, social and internal services.
PROFILE
You hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering or related area. You are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the research output of the department and to the quality of its educational program. The high quality of your research should be evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals and by international research experience (normalized to the duration of your scientific career).
At KU Leuven the main language of management and teaching is Dutch. If you are not proficient in Dutch, KU Leuven will provide a training offer that must equip you to be able to teach in Dutch within three years. Near-native proficiency in the English language is expected of all applicants.
OFFER
We are offering full-time employment in an intellectually challenging environment.
KU Leuven is a research-intensive, internationally oriented university that carries out both fundamental and applied scientific research. It is highly inter- and multidisciplinarily focused and strives for international excellence. In this regard, it actively works together with research partners in Belgium and abroad. It provides its students with an academic education that is based on high-quality scientific research.
You will work in Leuven, a historic, dynamic and lively city located in the heart of Belgium, within 20 minutes from Brussels, the capital of the European Union, and less than two hours from Paris, London and Amsterdam.
Depending on your record and qualifications, you will be appointed to or tenured in one of the grades of the senior academic staff: assistant professor, associate professor, professor or full professor. In principle, junior researchers are appointed as assistant professor on the tenure track for a period of 5 years; after this period and a positive evaluation, they are permanently appointed (or tenured) as an associate professor.
NOMINATION
For more information on the contents of the job, please contact:
Prof. Dr. J.O. Indekeu, department chair (joseph.indekeu@fys.kuleuven.be)
More information with regard to the guidelines, regulations, and how to apply for this position, is available on following website:
https://www.kuleuven.be/gedocumenteerd/e/s/oproep/35822.html
Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Christelle Maeyaert,