[Job-offers-cs] UCLouvain is recruiting a full-time academic in Programming Languages and Software Engineering

Pekka Orponen pekka.orponen at aalto.fi
Mon Sep 9 09:08:20 EEST 2024


*Reference:**36617 / EPL 056 / 2025 *

UCLouvain seeks to recruit

*A full-time academic in Programming Languages and Software Engineering *

*Main campus: Louvain-la-Neuve and Charleroi*


    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 
<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

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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

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  * *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

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  * 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

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*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 
<https://uclouvain.be/en/faculties/EPL>)
(ICTM) (https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/ICTM 
<https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/ICTM>)


    Need more information?

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Questions about this*position:*

Prof. Olivier Bonaventure, Dean EPL –doyen-epl at uclouvain.be 
<mailto:doyen-epl at uclouvain.be>
Prof. Julien Hendrickx, President ICTM –president-ictm at uclouvain.be 
<mailto:president-ictm at uclouvain.be>

Questions about the *procedure:*
Cécile Lion, Rector’s Office, cecile.lion at uclouvain.be 
<mailto:cecile.lion at uclouvain.be>

Questions about *online application:*
Andreea Chiriac, Rector’s Office, secretariat-vrpp at uclouvain.be 
<mailto:secretariat-vrpp at uclouvain.be>


    Interested?

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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: *

  * *motivation letter*(to be included in the single PDF as well as in
    your candidate profile);
  * current*curriculum vitae*(to be included in the single PDF as well
    as in your candidate profile);
  * *copy of your official PhD diploma*;
  * *full publication list*and*summary of 3 most significant recent
    publications*;
  * *research strategy*, i.e. your future 5-year research programme;
  * *teaching programme*, i.e. your vision and teaching methods;
  * *If you are shortlisted and invited to an audition, you will be
    asked to submit:*
      o *a Ph. D. project*, with a view to taking on a doctoral student
        in the first year of your appointment;
      o *3 to 5 letters of recommendation*must be uploaded by your
        referees in accordance with the instructions you will be given.

*For full details of the 
application*:https://jobs.uclouvain.be/PersonnelAcademique/job/An-Academic-in-Programming-Languages-and-Software-Engineering/1117641901/ 
<https://jobs.uclouvain.be/PersonnelAcademique/job/An-Academic-in-Programming-Languages-and-Software-Engineering/1117641901/>
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