[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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