Junior or senior professor sustainable construction in architecture

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Department: Architecture
Regime Full-time

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The Department of Architecture in the Faculty of Design Sciences has the following full-time vacancy:

junior or senior professor in the field of sustainable construction in architecture

The vacancy aims to establish a new approach to the field of sustainable construction, focusing on innovative materials and strategies in architectural design, both in teaching and research. Advancing current reflections on the increasing scarcity of resources and the role of architectural production, the candidate should develop methods that contribute to resilient, ecological and socially responsible building cultures. These methods include the development of bio-based and circular building materials, circular components, and construction methods for circular building processes, as well as the strategic interplay of construction materials within the building, design for disassembly, and/or regenerative design strategies. The candidate will ideally establish a lab that can leverage collaborations with product development and the applied engineering department. The candidate will develop their own agenda within the field of sustainable construction, deepen and further develop an international research network, establish strong ties with the construction sector and design practice, and actively represent and shape a progressive construction education in architecture. The position forms a central interface between technical and design education, requiring a good understanding of architectural practice and the technical knowledge within architecture.

Position

You will contribute to the University of Antwerp’s three core tasks: education (40%), research (40%) and services (20%). Your role also includes organisational and managerial aspects.

Education

  • You will provide high-quality education the broad field of materials, construction and sustainability in architecture.
  • Your teaching role will evolve along with the study programmes and language certificates you obtain. The courses you will teach may include ‘Construction 1 & 2’ in the Bachelor Programme as well as ‘Advanced Construction’ and a research seminar in the Master Programme. Next to your teaching contribution in materials and construction, you will be involved in a design studio at master level.
  • You contribute to the further development of the curriculum towards sustainability in the broadest sense. You will play a role in developing activating, student-centred and competence-driven programme components.
  • You will supervise students and their Master and PhD dissertations.

Research

  • You will expand high-quality scientific research in materials and construction dedicated to sustainable architecture.
  • You will initiate new lines of research and coordinate the progress of scientific research projects. You will also participate in ongoing research programmes.
  • You will acquire and manage national and international research funding.
  • You will publish in international journals and specialist literature.
  • You will develop an international scientific network.
  • You will supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

Services

  • You will play a role in the provision of both academic services and service to society, within the institution and externally. You will participate in boards, committees, working and research groups.

Organisation and leadership

  • You will accept coordinating responsibilities in the areas of education, research and/or service provision.
  • Your leadership style will be motivating and coaching. You will be attentive to your employees’ growth and development processes.

Profile

  • You hold a PhD in the field of architecture, architecture- engineering, engineering science or equivalent.
  • You can demonstrate several years of postdoctoral experience (or equivalent) and/or experience in architecture or architectural engineering practice.
  • Experience with a design practice is highly recommended.
  • You can demonstrate with your experience and/or research plan that you are interested in the critical development of the domain of architecture.
  • You already have experience in a leadership role, preferably in education and research.
  • Your research qualities align with the faculty and university research policies.
  • You have an excellent research profile in the fields of construction, material knowledge or sustainable design, supported by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. You are experienced in setting up and conducting research projects in the relevant field and in acquiring the necessary funds.
  • Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision. You are motivated to develop your teaching skills further through the professionalisation opportunities available. You have an affinity with design-oriented education.
  • If you do not speak Dutch, the administrative language of the university, you should be willing to obtain a CEFR B2 level of proficiency in Dutch. As soon as you take on teaching duties as a programme component coordinator, you should be able to demonstrate a CEFR C1 level of proficiency in the language of instruction. The University of Antwerp supports international staff members through an integration trajectory and offers tailor-made language coaching in compliance with Flanders’ statutory language regulations.
  • You demonstrate leadership potential and organisational skills.
  • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.

What we offer

  • We offer a full-time appointment as a member of the Senior Academic Staff (Dutch: Zelfstandig Academisch Personeel, ZAP). The level of your appointment (assistant professor, associate professor, professor or full professor) is determined on the basis of your professional experience and academic qualifications. Junior ZAP members are usually offered temporary appointment as a tenure track assistant professor for five years, which is then followed by permanent appointment as an associate professor. Appointment as an associate professor or higher leads to permanent appointment (tenure) after a maximum of three years. A favourable performance appraisal is always required for permanent appointment.
  • We offer, after a positive evaluation of a PhD project you conducted, an attractive starter package consisting of a four-year PhD project and €15 000 of consumables to boost your research from the start of your employment at the University of Antwerp.
  • Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scales for Senior Academic Staff.        
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.                                                                                                                                                                    
  • The planned start date is 15 September 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
  • You will do most of your work at City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
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Want to apply?

  • You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 16 February 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments (all in English):
  • The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. If you are invited to the selection interview, a date will be agreed for participation in an assessment centre in the week of 30 March 2026, you will also be asked to propose a topic for a four-year PhD project. Please also note the following date in your calender: Monday 4 May 2026 (interview).
  • If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. dr. Mario Rinke via mario.rinke@uantwerpen.be.

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

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