Research Fellow in Physics
University of Antwerp
Belgium

Department: Department of Physics
Regime: Part-time

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Vacancy: Senior Academic Staff in the Field of Electron Microscopy for Materials Science

Faculty of Science, Department of Physics
Part-time (50%)

Position

As a member of the Senior Academic Staff (Dutch: Zelfstandig Academisch Personeel, ZAP), you will contribute to the University of Antwerp’s three core tasks: education (40%), research (40%), and services (20%). Your role may also include organisational and managerial aspects.

Education

• You will provide high-quality education.

• Your teaching role will evolve along with the study programmes and language certificates obtained.

• You will teach the courses “Advanced Electron Microscopy” and “Projects on Microscopy and Spectroscopy” in the Master of Physics.

• You will help develop activating, student-centred, and competence-driven programme components.

• You will supervise students during their Bachelor and Master dissertations.

Research

• You will expand high-quality scientific research in electron microscopy for materials science. Your focus will be on the experimental study of materials for energy and sustainable development using advanced electron microscopy.

• You will initiate research lines, coordinate project progress, and participate in ongoing programmes.

• You will acquire and manage national and international research funding.

• You will publish in international journals and specialist literature, including top 10% journals (JCR, WoS-category).

• You will develop an international scientific network.

• You will supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

Services

• You will play a role in providing academic and public services, both within the institution and beyond.

• You will participate in student recruitment and science outreach.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Physics or Materials Science.

• Your research qualities align with faculty and university policies, including an excellent portfolio of top 10% publications.

• Your teaching skills are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision, and you are motivated to develop them further.

• If you do not speak Dutch (the administrative language), you are willing to achieve CEFR B2 proficiency. For teaching roles, you must reach CEFR C1 proficiency.

• You have leadership potential, organisational skills, integrity, creativity, and a collaborative mindset.

• You have experience obtaining research funding or managing multi-year research programs.

What We Offer

• A part-time appointment as Senior Academic Staff for up to 3 years, renewable after a positive evaluation.

• Appointment level (assistant professor to full professor) based on professional experience and academic qualifications.

• Salary according to ZAP pay scales, proportional to employment percentage.

• Employment benefits include ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and commuting reimbursement.

• Planned start date: 1 February 2026 or soon thereafter.

• You will work primarily at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating environment.

• More information on working at the University of Antwerp is available online.

Want to Apply?

• Apply through the University of Antwerp’s online job platform by 6 January 2026 (midnight Brussels time).

• Include:

  • Your motivation letter

  • The completed job application appendix for ZAP

  • Your academic CV

  • A top 10% publication illustrating your research expertise

  • A 2-page research proposal for the next 3 years

• The selection committee will review applications as soon as possible after the deadline.

• Questions about the application? Email: jobs@uantwerpen.be

• Questions about the job? Contact: Sara.Bals@uantwerpen.be, Full Professor, Department of Physics.

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