PhD in Constructional Materials

The Faculty of Engineering Technology, located at Campus De Nayer (Sint-Katelijne-Waver), and the Department of Civil Engineering of the Science Engineering and Technology Group of KU Leuven, invite applications for a PhD position to strengthen the Materials & Constructions research group./nWe are seeking a dynamic and motivated researcher to pursue a PhD in High-Performance Stainless Steel Structures. The position will support the activities of the Materials & Constructions research group and contribute to teaching in the Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering Technology - Civil Engineering./nThe position is based on Campus De Nayer in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium. The appointee will be a member of the Department of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering Technology of KU Leuven, aligned with the assigned research and teaching responsiblities./nThe doctoral research focuses on the structural behaviour of novel stainless steel built-up section members and reliable design recommendations alongside practical guidelines. The research aims to develop innovative built-up configurations for stainless steel members that deliver superior stability performance and enable convenient assembly. The candidate will conduct experimental characterization, numerical modeling, and development of design rules.