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PhD Position in Moisture Transport in Heritage Brick Masonry Structures (Civil Engineering, Building Physics) KU Leuven in Belgium
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
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Belgium
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KU Leuven
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KU Leuven’s Department of Civil Engineering is recruiting a PhD student for research on moisture transport in heritage brick masonry structures. The project aims to improve the characterization and numerical modeling of moisture transfer across brick-mortar and mortar-mortar interfaces in historic masonry. Research activities include determining hygric properties of cured mortars, developing novel measurement techniques, quantifying moisture-dependent interface resistance, and validating these findings under transient conditions. The project will also develop guidelines for implementing these aspects in numerical simulations.
The PhD student will be supervised by Professor Evy Vereecken (KU Leuven and Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage) and co-supervised by Professor Staf Roels (KU Leuven). The position involves publishing research in academic journals, presenting at seminars and conferences, disseminating findings to non-academic audiences, following doctoral training at the Arenberg Doctoral School, writing a PhD thesis, and providing teaching assistance within the Department and the Master of Conservation of Monuments and Sites.
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Engineering Science (Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent), have a strong background in building physics, and demonstrate academic excellence. Candidates must be proactive, critical, creative, able to work independently and in teams, and interested in both numerical and experimental research related to conservation of built heritage. Excellent English skills are required, and candidates should be living in Belgium or willing to relocate.
The position is funded, with the expectation that the candidate will apply for a personal FWO PhD fellowship with supervisor support. The application deadline is December 17, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the KU Leuven job site or the provided LinkedIn links.
Keywords: moisture transport, heritage masonry, civil engineering, building physics, numerical modeling, conservation, brick-mortar interface, measurement techniques.
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Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
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