Project Engineer OWI-CREATE

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.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

OWI CREATE will advance the Belgian offshore (wind) sector in the national and international market by accelerating innovation. This involves consolidating all (new, ongoing and completed) R&D initiatives within a unified Offshore Energy Center of Excellence. The main goals of this center are to formulate a joint innovation roadmap for Belgium, foster technological innovations in core labs, cultivate multidisciplinary research and set up an academy. The emphasis is on enhancing internationalization and nurturing collaboration among academia, industry and policymakers.

YOUR TASKS

•  As a highly motivated engineer, you will work on work package 2, including: preparing a report of core labs expertise and infrastructure, and a benchmark report, and a list of funding and innovation projects enabling the development of the future core labs.

• You will actively collaborate with project partners, participate in planning meetings, manage project timelines and deliverables, and contribute to reports. The project offers a unique opportunity for multidisciplinary collaboration and building your professional research network.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in civil engineering or coastal engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of and interest in physical modelling and numerical modelling of coastal hydrodynamics.
• Prior research experience (e.g., Master’s thesis) in reef hydrodynamics, coastal protection, artificial reefs, or coastal nature-based solutions is an advantage.  
• Previous experimental research experience in a wave flume or wave basin is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in programming and data analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• A flexible, responsible, and collaborative team player.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 3 months
• Your contract will start on 1/10/2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) 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 system before 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. Peter Troch (Peter.Troch@ugent.be  or 09 264 5494) 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.