Ph D position on infinite-dimensional Bayesian inversion of physics-based models

(ref. BAP-2024-709)
Laatst aangepast: 14/11/24

This Ph D position is supervised by Prof. Geert Lombaert (Department of Civil Engineering), and co-supervised by Prof. Giovanni Samaey (Department of Computer Science). The position is based in the Structural Mechanics Section of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven). The Department of Civil Engineering is nicely located in and around the Arenberg Castle on Campus Arenberg in Heverlee, one kilometre from Leuven’s city center.
The research is part of the larger project “Computational methods for infinite-dimensional Bayesian inversion of physics-based models in engineering applications” led by Prof. Giovanni Samaey, Prof. Geert Lombaert, Prof. Dirk Nuyens and Prof. Johan Meyers. The research will be done in close collaboration with 5 other Ph D students funded on the project, as well as researchers working on complementary related projects.
Research in the Structural Mechanics Section (https://www.kuleuven.be/bwm) of the Department of Civil Engineering focuses on the static and dynamic analysis of structures and is structured along six research lines: vibrations in the built environment, structural identification and evaluation, building acoustics, shape and topology optimization, computational structural engineering and human-induced vibration of civil engineering structures. The Ph D position fits in the second line where the section has a long standing tradition in research on Structural Health Monitoring.

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For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Geert Lombaert, email: geert.lombaert@kuleuven.be.
As part of your application, we expect the following: (1) motivation letter, (2) curriculum vitae (3) transcript of records (BSc and MSc degrees), (4) copy of diplomas (BSc and MSc degrees), (5) a sample of technical writing in English, e.g. a paper with you as main author, or your bachelor or master thesis, (6) proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL or IETLS certificate or equivalent proof), and (7) contact details of three persons who can provide a reference on our request (so please do not include reference letters, only provide contact details).
We request a TOEFL ibt total score of 94, with no section scores below 22, or an IELTS overall band score of 7.0, with no band scores below 6.5.
Pre-selected candidates will be invited for an online interview.

You can apply for this job no later than March 31, 2025 via the online application tool

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