An Academic in Programming Languages and Software Engineering

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

The position will be based mainly at the Louvain-la-Neuve site and also at the Charleroi site.

Post description

Within the Louvain School of Engineering (EPL) and the Institute for Information and Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics (ICTEAM), Science and Technology Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties:

• Teaching 

You will teach in the field of computer science, on topics in line with your specialization and the needs of the department. The ability to teach topics related to programming languages, systems and paradigms, as well as software engineering in general, will be considered an asset.

You will teach in the Bachelor of Computer Science programs in both Louvain-la-Neuve and Charleroi, as well as in the Bachelor of Engineering and in the Master's programs in Computer Engineering and Computer Science in Louvain-la-Neuve. Bachelor's courses are mainly taught in French, while Master's courses are exclusively in English.

You will also supervise Master's theses in either French or English.

• Research

You will develop your research activities, including the lead of research programmes, in a field that strengthens or complements the current research areas in computer science within the ICTEAM institute.

The ability to conduct research in the areas of programming languages, systems, and paradigms, as well as software engineering or related fields will be considered an asset.

Applications from excellent candidates in other areas of computer science are welcome. Experience in software development will be seen as an asset.

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 Science or Engineering, with a computer science orientation (or comparable field). You have supplemented this with an extended stay or significant experience abroad, outside the institution that awarded your doctorate. 

• 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

• Tenure after positive assessment of the probationary period – typically four years. This type of career entitles you to a public sector pension.

• Appointment as lecturer or professor according to your previous academic experience, as determined by the Rectoral Council.

• Teaching load capped at 90 hours for a full-time tenure-track position, and 150 hours once tenured. 

• An attractive and progressive salary according to seniority and the promotion process.

• A start date of 1 September 2025 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
(EPL) (https://uclouvain.be/en/faculties/EPL)
(ICTM) (https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/ICTM)

Need more information?

Questions about this position:

Prof. Olivier Bonaventure, Dean EPL – doyen-epl@uclouvain.be
Prof. Julien Hendrickx, President ICTM – president-ictm@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