Active Vibro-acoustic metamaterials for insulation for industrial encapsulations
- Leuven, Vlaams Brabant
- Tijdelijk
- Voltijds
100 researchers and is part of the department of mechanical engineering of KU Leuven. KU Leuven features consistently in Europe's top-15 universities within the Times Higher Education ranking. Worldwide our university ranks #45 in the 2024 edition of the same ranking. The research group itself has a long track record of combining excellent fundamental academic research with industrially relevant applications, leading to dissemination in both highly ranked academic journals as well as on industrial fora. More information on the research group can be found on the website: and our linkedIn page: .linkedin.com/showcase/lmsd-kuleuven/.If you recognize yourself in the story below, then you have the profile that fits the project and the research group.- I have a master degree in engineering, physics or mathematics and performed above average in comparison to my peers.- I am proficient in written and spoken English.- During my courses or prior professional activities, I have gathered some basic experience with numerical modelling and sound and vibration topics.- Being proficient in Matlab or Python or another programming language, is an asset.- As a PhD researcher of the KU Leuven LMSD division, I perform research in a structured and scientifically sound manner. I read technical papers, understand the nuances between different theories and implement and improve methodologies myself.- Based on interactions and discussions with my supervisors and the colleagues in my team, I set up and update a plan of approach for the upcoming 1 to 3 months to work towards my research goals. I work with a sufficient degree of independence to follow my plan and achieve the goals. I indicate timely when deviations of the plan are required, if goals cannot be met or if I want to discuss intermediate results or issues.- In frequent reporting, varying between weekly to monthly, I show the results that I have obtained and I give a well-founded interpretation of those results. I iterate on my work and my approach based on the feedback of my supervisors which steer the direction of my research.- I feel comfortable to work as a team member and I am eager to share my results to inspire and being inspired by my colleagues.- I value being part of a large research group which is well connected to the machine and transportation industry and I am eager to learn how academic research can be linked to industrial innovation roadmaps.- During my PhD I want to grow towards following up the project that I am involved in and representing the research group on project meetings or conferences. I see these events as an occasion to disseminate my work to an audience of international experts and research colleagues, and to learn about the larger context of my research and the research project.- A remuneration package competitive with industry standards in Belgium, a country with a high quality of life and excellent health care system.- An opportunity to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, typically a 4 year trajectory, in a stimulating and ambitious research environment.- Ample occasions to develop yourself in a scientific and/or an industrial direction. Besides opportunities offered by the research group, further doctoral training for PhD candidates is provided in the framework of the KU Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School ( ), known for its strong focus on both future scientists and scientifically trained professionals who will valorise their doctoral expertise and competences in a non-academic context. More information on the training opportunities can be found on the following link: ;For more information please contact Prof. dr. Elke Deckers, mail: or Mr. Hervé Denayer, mail: .Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level BasicResearch Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationBenefits- A remuneration package competitive with industry standards in Belgium, a country with a high quality of life and excellent health care system.- An opportunity to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, typically a 4 year trajectory, in a stimulating and ambitious research environment.- Ample occasions to develop yourself in a scientific and/or an industrial direction. Besides opportunities offered by the research group, further doctoral training for PhD candidates is provided in the framework of the KU Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School ( ), known for its strong focus on both future scientists and scientifically trained professionals who will valorise their doctoral expertise and competences in a non-academic context. More information on the training opportunities can be found on the following link: ;Eligibility criteriaIf you recognize yourself in the story below, then you have the profile that fits the project and the research group.- I have a master degree in engineering, physics or mathematics and performed above average in comparison to my peers.- I am proficient in written and spoken English.- During my courses or prior professional activities, I have gathered some basic experience with numerical modelling and sound and vibration topics.- Being proficient in Matlab or Python or another programming language, is an asset.- As a PhD researcher of the KU Leuven LMSD division, I perform research in a structured and scientifically sound manner. I read technical papers, understand the nuances between different theories and implement and improve methodologies myself.- Based on interactions and discussions with my supervisors and the colleagues in my team, I set up and update a plan of approach for the upcoming 1 to 3 months to work towards my research goals. I work with a sufficient degree of independence to follow my plan and achieve the goals. I indicate timely when deviations of the plan are required, if goals cannot be met or if I want to discuss intermediate results or issues.- In frequent reporting, varying between weekly to monthly, I show the results that I have obtained and I give a well-founded interpretation of those results. I iterate on my work and my approach based on the feedback of my supervisors which steer the direction of my research.- I feel comfortable to work as a team member and I am eager to share my results to inspire and being inspired by my colleagues.- I value being part of a large research group which is well connected to the machine and transportation industry and I am eager to learn how academic research can be linked to industrial innovation roadmaps.- During my PhD I want to grow towards following up the project that I am involved in and representing the research group on project meetings or conferences. I see these events as an occasion to disseminate my work to an audience of international experts and research colleagues, and to learn about the larger context of my research and the research project.Selection processFor more information please contact Prof. dr. Elke Deckers, mail: or Mr. Hervé Denayer, mail: .Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KU LEUVEN Country Belgium City Leuven GeofieldContact CityLeuvenSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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