Part-Time Professor — Optical Fiber Sensing & Photonics

Academic Positions; Belgique; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Homeworking options

Telework allowance 50 EUR/mo

Internet fee 20 EUR/mo

35 days leave (full-time equivalence)

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) invites applications for a part-time professor in Applied Physics and Photonics at the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene). The successful candidate will teach Master courses in Photonics (Optical Sensors) and carry out research within Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT), focusing on optical fiber sensing and health monitoring.

The role requires a PhD, a strong track record in photonics, and the ability to recruit projects and supervise PhD

Qualifications

• PhD awarded on the basis of an original thesis in engineering or physics.
• Expertise in optical fiber sensing technologies with publications.
• Experience securing national/international research funding.
• Teaching experience and supervision of PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses to Master students in Photonics, e.g., Optical Sensors.
• Perform research with Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) and publish in international journals.
• Recruit national and European/international research projects.
• Supervise PhD students and contribute to governance and outreach.

Skills

Photonics research

Project coordination

Teaching experience

PhD supervision

Education

PhD in engineering/physics

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) invites applications for a part-time professor in Applied Physics and Photonics at the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene). The successful candidate will teach Master courses in Photonics (Optical Sensors) and carry out research within Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT), focusing on optical fiber sensing and health monitoring.

The role requires a PhD, a strong track record in photonics, and the ability to recruit projects and supervise PhD