Post Doctoral Researcher (f/m/x)

Unist; Henegouwen; Vor Ort; EUR 47.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Mons seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the AISCEND Horizon project. You will conduct interdisciplinary research on energy sharing, citizen participation, and AI-supported energy management, leading Work Package 2 in collaboration with consortium partners.

The role includes coordinating tasks, reporting, dissemination, and participation in pilot implementations, with emphasis on governance and scalability of energy communities. Full-time, Mons, Belgium.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Experience with energy transition, energy communities, or socio-technical research.
• Excellent scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate, manage and implement WP2 tasks, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Prepare and review progress reports, deliverables, and technical documentation.
• Engage in consortium meetings and events to advance project goals.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Support pilot implementation and evaluation of demonstrations and collect/ analyze data.

Kenntnisse

Excellent English

Analytical skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

PhD in Architecture/Urban Planning/Engineering

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

QGIS

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Mons Department Architecture and Urban Planning Research Field Architecture » Other Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 38 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Reference Number Horizon CL5-2026-03-D3-22 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

One year post-doctoral research

Horizon CL5-2026-03-D3-22

Type of Action: HORIZON-IA

Research areas: Sustainable Energy Communities, Architecture, and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment

The Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of the University of Mons seeks for a postdoctoral researcher on the AISCEND Horizon project. The successful candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research on the technical, social, behavioral, and socio-economic dimensions of energy sharing and collective self-consumption, with particular emphasis on citizen participation, stakeholder engagement, energy community governance, and the societal acceptance of AI-supported energy management solutions. In addition to their research activities, the candidate will play an active role in the scientific and operational leadership of Work Package 2, contributing to the coordination of research activities, the development and validation of energy community use cases, the definition of evaluation methodologies and performance indicators, and the timely delivery of project outcomes in close collaboration with consortium partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the coordination, management, and implementation of project tasks and WP2 leading, ensuring alignment with timelines, deliverables and milestones.
• Scientific and technical reporting: Contribute to the preparation, coordination, and quality review of project deliverables, progress reports, technical documentation, and scientific outputs.
• Consortium collaboration: Participation in Consortium Technical Meetings and events.
• Scientific dissemination and communication: Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through peer-reviewed scientific publications, international conferences, workshops, webinars, and other scientific and public communication channels.
• Participation in pilot implementation, and monitoring: Support the implementation and evaluation of project demonstration activities of the project. Contribute to the collection and analysis of operational and socio-economic data, assessment of pilot outcomes, identification of lessons learned, and development of recommendations for scalability and replicability.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience participating in European research and innovation projects, particularly Horizon Europe initiatives.
• Strong analytical and methodological skills, including quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Excellent scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of French would be an asset for engagement in pilot activities.

Personal skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international, multidisciplinary research environment and self-driven approach to work.
• Collaboration skills and the ability to communicate research results to stakeholders outside academia

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

PhD in Energy Engineering, Socio-Economic Sciences, Architectural and Urban Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Specific Requirements

Experience using analytical tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, QGIS, or equivalent software.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages FRENCH Level Basic

Research Field Architecture Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

What we offer:

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• An international and multidisciplinary research environment: The opportunity to work within a European research consortium, collaborating with leading academic institutions, research organizations, technology developers, public authorities, and energy-sector stakeholders across Europe.
• Interdisciplinary research opportunities: Active involvement in innovative research at the intersection of architecture, urban planning, energy transition, sustainability, digital innovation, and social sciences, fostering the development of a broad and complementary scientific skill set.
• Scientific and professional development: Opportunities to strengthen research expertise, develop methodological and analytical competencies, contribute to high-quality scientific publications, and participate in international conferences, workshops, and scientific events.
• Career development and networking: Opportunities to expand international academic and professional networks, establish new research collaborations, and strengthen the candidate's profile for future academic, research, or innovation-oriented careers.
• International mobility and visibility: Opportunities to participate in European consortium meetings, research exchanges, international workshops, and dissemination activities, enhancing the candidate's scientific visibility and international experience.

Eligibility criteria

• Hold a PhD in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Energy Studies, Sustainability Studies, or another relevant discipline.
• Demonstrate an academic or research background relevant to sustainable urban and territorial development, energy transition, or interdisciplinary research.

Research and Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, or research experience in, one or more of the following areas: energy transition, sustainable urban development, renewable energy systems, energy communities, urban sustainability, or socio-technical innovation.
• Demonstrate the capacity to collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative data and translate research findings into scientific and practical outcomes.

Selection process

• Contract type: Fixed-term employment and temporary contract, in accordance with applicable Belgian legislation and UMONS employment regulations.
• Contract duration: 12 months, subject to the project's implementation schedule and available funding
• Working arrangements: Full-time position, in accordance with the working-time regulations applicable at UMONS
• Work location: Mons, Belgium, with opportunities for international mobility and participation in European project activities
• Remuneration: Salary determined according to the applicable UMONS salary scales and relevant professional experience, in accordance with institutional regulations