Professor of Architecture Sciences

Position Overview

The University of Antwerp seeks a junior or senior professor to establish a new, forward-looking approach to sustainable construction in architecture. The role bridges technical construction knowledge and architectural design, with strong emphasis on circularity, bio-based materials, regenerative design, and resource-conscious building cultures.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping education, research, and industry engagement in sustainable construction and is expected to develop an independent research agenda, ideally including the establishment of a dedicated lab.

Key Focus Areas

• Bio-based and circular construction materials
• Circular components and construction processes
• Design for disassembly
• Regenerative and resilient design strategies
• Integration of materials and systems within architectural design
• Collaboration with applied engineering and industry partners

Core Responsibilities

Education (40%)

• Teach materials, construction, and sustainability courses in architecture
• Contribute to Bachelor courses (Construction 1 & 2) and Master courses (Advanced Construction, research seminars)
• Participate in Master-level design studios
• Supervise Master’s and PhD theses
• Advance student-centred, competence-driven curricula with sustainability at the core

Research (40%)

• Develop high-quality research in sustainable materials and construction
• Initiate and manage national and international research projects
• Secure external research funding
• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals
• Build and maintain an international research network
• Supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers

Service & Leadership (20%)

• Participate in academic governance and committees
• Contribute to societal engagement and professional outreach
• Take on coordinating roles in education and research
• Provide motivating, coaching-oriented leadership

Required Profile

• PhD in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Science, or equivalent
• Several years of postdoctoral experience and/or professional practice
• Strong research profile in construction, materials, or sustainable design
• Proven experience in research funding acquisition
• Affinity with design-oriented architectural education
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn Dutch (CEFR B2; C1 required for programme coordination)
• Experience in architectural or engineering practice is highly recommended

Appointment & Career Path

• Position within Senior Academic Staff (ZAP)
• Rank (Assistant, Associate, Professor, or Full Professor) based on experience
• Junior appointments typically start as tenure-track Assistant Professor (5 years)
• Senior appointments lead to permanent tenure after positive evaluation
• Attractive starter research package:
  • One fully funded 4-year PhD project
  • €15,000 in consumables

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary according to Belgian ZAP pay scales
• Ecocheques
• Internet allowance
• Bicycle allowance or full public transport reimbursement
• Extensive professional development support
• Family-friendly, inclusive work environment

Application Requirements (English)

Applicants must submit:

1. Motivation letter
2. Completed ZAP job application appendix
3. Academic CV
4. Research plan
5. Vision on (studio) pedagogy and teamwork

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to:

• Propose a 4-year PhD project
• Participate in an assessment centre

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