Part-Time Professor: Optical Fiber Sensing & Photonics

Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Homeworking options

Telework allowance 50 euros/month

Internet fee 20 euros/month

Open and informal working environment

35 days of leave (full-time basis)

Nursery near campus

Hospitalisation insurance

Commute reimbursement by public النقل

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Brussel invites applications for a part-time professor at the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene). The appointment is 0.1 FTE for 3 years (renewable) starting 01/01/2027. You will teach Master courses in Photonics, incl.

Optical Sensors, and conduct research with Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) focusing on optical fiber sensing and structural health monitoring. You should hold a PhD based on an original thesis; you are an electrotechnical/electronic or

Qualifications

• PhD awarded on the basis of an original thesis.
• Electrotechnical, electronic or photonics engineer or master in science (physics) with a doctorate in applied sciences or engineering.
• Proven track record in publications, securing research funding and leading research consortia.

Responsibilities

• Teach Master courses in Photonics, incl. Optical Sensors.
• Perform research within Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) with international visibility.
• Recruit national and European/international projects and supervise PhD students.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and university governance and outreach activities.

Skills

Optical fiber sensing

Research program management

Teaching university education

Communication skills

Education

PhD in applied sciences or engineering

Master in science (physics)

Electrotechnical/Electronic/Photonics engineer

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Brussel invites applications for a part-time professor at the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene). The appointment is 0.1 FTE for 3 years (renewable) starting 01/01/2027. You will teach Master courses in Photonics, incl.

Optical Sensors, and conduct research with Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) focusing on optical fiber sensing and structural health monitoring. You should hold a PhD based on an original thesis; you are an electrotechnical/electronic or