Visiting Research Scholars

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Departement: Faculteit Ontwerpwetenschappen
Regime Voltijds

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The **Faculty of Design Sciences **of the **University of Antwerp** conducts research on design in the broad sense. It covers the research fields:

- Architecture and interior architecture
- Heritage studies and sciences
- Product development
- Urban development and planning

For more information, please visit the websites of the research groups, as linked above.

The faculty is currently looking for **two full-time visiting research scholars **for a **short-term research stay** (in-person) at the University of Antwerp in **2025**.

**Position**

The selected scholars will be offered the opportunity to conduct their research at the faculty, within one of its research groups, and to participate in the faculty’s research activities. They will be supported in 1. communicating their research plans within the faculty and university, 2. receive feedback from a select interdisciplinary group of scholars, and 3. enter into an intensive dialogue with a broad range of disciplinary approaches.

We can host visiting scholars for **1 to 3 months** throughout 2025 (excluding July and August).

**Profile**
- You hold a doctoral degree (PhD) and have a good track record in research that fits within one of the research fields of the research groups.
- You hold a paid position in a research institution (preferably as a professor) at the time of the planned visit.
- You commit to presenting your research and research results in at least one seminar and one guest lecture for students.
- You commit to preparing a joint publication with members of the host research group.

**What we offer**
- facilities to conduct your research at the University of Antwerp (desk space, log-in, library access, etc.);
- the possibility to participate in the research activities of the faculty and its research groups;
- the possibility to communicate your own research to the members of the faculty and its research groups;

**Want to apply?**
- a motivation letter (800 words max)
- your academic CV.
- Make sure your motivation letter includes a detailed plan for the 1 to 3 months research stay and an outline of the joint
- Indicate in your motivation letter with which research group(s) and researcher(s) you would like to be connected during your stay.
- Indicate in your motivation letter when you would be able to come and for how long (**one to three months, throughout 2025** excluding July and August).
- 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._