Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

KU Leuven

Full-time Engineers
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Location
Bruges, Flanders, Belgium
Posted
July 06, 2026

Job Description

With this position, the Hydraulics and Geotechnics Section seeks to reinforce and expand its expertise in geotechnical engineering. This involves the development of research lines which complement the ongoing geotechnical research and strengthens collaboration with Hydraulics and builds on the long-standing and active collaboration with the Structural Mechanics Section, particularly in the areas of offshore foundations and dynamic soil-structure interaction. 
  • You have a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with research expertise clearly aligned with geotechnical engineering. Familiarity with the Eurocodes, national and international standards and guidelines is considered an advantage.
  • You have a strong research track record in the discipline, evidenced by your publications or by your equivalent research achievements in industry. You have the ambition to contribute to the valorisation of research in industry and in society...