An Academic in Functional and evolutive ecology

About us

UCLouvain is in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on 9 campuses in Brussels and Wallonia. Research and education activities are organised in 20 faculties, 23 research institutes, 5 learning centres and 18 libraries. UCLouvain also has two university hospitals.

UCLouvain is a major player in the transition to a sustainable society. The challenges of the ecological crisis are integrated into courses and the university develops numerous local projects (such as a university farm and sustainable campuses). As a digital university, UCLouvain is involved in open science and education, and trains academics in innovative teaching practices through its Louvain Learning Lab. Thanks to two science parks, the university’s research benefits from interaction with 250 companies and 3 incubators, which is fuelled further by being at the centre of a region driven by technological innovation.

UCLouvain has a long tradition of international collaborations for teaching and research through partnerships across the world. As a member of the Circle U. European University alliance, the university offers a unique opportunity to work in an environment of interconnected campuses across Europe (London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Pisa, Belgrade, Aarhus and Oslo).

The University's staff policy is based on five pairs of values which are fundamental pillars of the way the University operates, works and lives together: https://uclouvain.be/fr/emploi/politique-personnel.html

Post description

Within the Faculty of Science (SC) and the Earth and Life Institute (ELI), Science and Technology Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties:

• Teaching 

You will teach mainly in the field of biology, essentially in the Bachelor in Biology and the Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology.  You will also be expected to supervise Master’s theses. 

• Research

You will develop your research activities, including the lead of research programmes in the field of biology, and particularly functional and evolutive ecology. You will be responsible for the supervision of PhD theses.

• In addition …

Once tenured, you will carry out various service activities and responsibilities within the institution, such as being a member of a programme committee or examination committee, or having management responsibilities within the faculty or research institute.

You will also contribute to serving society, particularly in the economic, social, cultural or development cooperation fields. Finally, you will ensure, through research and teaching activities, the university’s international visibility.

Who we’re looking for

• Education

You have a PhD in Biology (or comparable field). You have completed it with an extended study period abroad or significant experience outside your home institution.

• Experience

You have a proven track record in university teaching, with evidence where possible by formal evaluations. Your scientific experience is demonstrated by publications of international standing.

• Skills

You are comfortable working as part of a team of academics and integrate research results into your teaching. You are capable of conducting high-level scientific research, from obtaining funding to team management. You are creative, open to pedagogical innovation and multidisciplinary.

You can communicate in French and English. If this is not the case, you undertake to acquire a command of these two languages within two years of taking up your position. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

What we offer

• A fixed term for 5 years
• Appointment as lecturer or professor according to your previous academic experience, as determined by the Rectoral Council
• An attractive salary 
• A start date of 1 September 2024 at the earliest
• An integrated leadership and management training programme, including a range of pedagogical, linguistic and other training courses
• Benefits including transport, family, culture, commercial, etc. 
• Official policy that supports equal opportunities and promotes diversity within academic and all other categories of staff
• Specific emphasis on a work-life balance

Practical Information

Application deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at noon (UTC+1 Time Zone)

Starting date: September 1st 2025 

Location:

Science and Technology Sector
(SC) (https://uclouvain.be/en/faculties/SC)
(ELI) (https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/ELI)

Need more information?

Questions about this position:

Prof. Pascal Lambrechts, Dean SC – doyen-sc@uclouvain.be
Prof. Marnik Vanclooster, President ELI – president-eli@uclouvain.be

Questions about the procedure:
Cécile Lion, Rector’s Office, cecile.lion@uclouvain.be

Questions about online application:
Andreea Chiriac, Rector’s Office, secretariat-vrpp@uclouvain.be

Interested?

Apply only via the online application (applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered). 

To be considered, your application must contain within a single PDF:  

For full details of the application: https://uclouvain.be/en/careers/application-aca.html