PhD position - very low clinker cements comprising local calcined clays > KU Leuven > Joboolo BE :
Company : KU Leuven Location : Leuven Flanders From : Talent BE
kuleuven.be/phd/applicants/languagerequirements).The PhD position will take place in an internationally reputed scientific environment with a competitive 48 month full-time grant.
The position implies the following responsibilities and tasks:
Conduct the PhD research in accordance with the KU Leuven objectives and work description within the multipartner project “CLEI” - addressing the hydration of very low clinkercementscomprisinglocalcalcinedclays ;Participate actively in the Applied Mineralogy group by attending group meetings and taking part in group activities and shared responsibilities;Follow the programme of doctoral training according to the rules of the KU Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School (through journal publications, conference participation, and coursework);Supervise MSc and BSc dissertations related to yourresearch;Give limited support to the BSc or MSc education.
The PhD candidate will be coached by prof.
Ruben Snellings and will be part of the Applied Mineralogy research group of the Division of Geology at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Materials Engineering at the KU Leuven.
The successful applicant will receive a full-time scholarship for four years to do research to obtain a PhD-degree in Science.You will workmainly in the Division Geology and collaborate with the Materials and Civil Engineering departments on the campus Arenbergof KU Leuven.You will receive training from the Arenberg Doctoral School at the University of Leuven, one of the top European Universities, providing an excellent research environment. You will have access to state-of-the-art technologies, core facilities and technical support.You will be given the opportunity to acquire transferable skills and receive personalized mentoring.You will also have the opportunity to participate in local and international conferences and thus expand your scientific network.Funding is available but the successful candidate will be encouraged to also apply for additional fellowships.The position is available immediately. KU Leuven LeuvenFlanders
