UCLouvain invites applications for a tenure track or tenured full time position in
Computer Science
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Vacancy Reference : 23958 / EPL 074 / 2020 (to be quoted in any correspondence)
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Introduction
UCLouvain is a comprehensive university offering, in the context of the present position,
the opportunity of cross-disciplinary research and teaching collaborations. The position
is attached to the Louvain School of Engineering and the Institute of Information and
Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics that offer opportunities
for diverse and stimulating teaching as well as an environment to carry out ambitious
research. The Louvain-la-Neuve site offers a unique modern living environment inside a
naturally preserved neighbourhood, conveniently located to the heart of Europe. The
Charleroi site offers a quality environment in higher education, at the heart of a region
in full economic development, centred on new technologies.
Description of the mission
Teaching
The successful candidate will be involved in the implementation and teaching of a new
bachelor's degree in computer science being created on the site of Charleroi, as well
as in teaching in the computer science degrees at Louvain-la-Neuve, in particular the
bachelor of computer science, the master in computer science engineering and the master in
computer science. Bachelor level courses are taught mainly in French, master level courses
exclusively in English.
Research
The successful candidate will develop his or her research activities in the main research
domains in computer science at the ICTEAM institute, thus facilitating his or her
integration within the existing team:
• Software Systems and Networks
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Software Engineering and Programming Systems
Experience in application areas such as medicine or life sciences will be considered an
asset.
Nevertheless, this list should not be considered exhaustive; the position remains open to
candidates with strong skills in other areas of computer science as well.
Specific qualifications
The involvement in the creation of a new bachelor’s degree in computer science should be
seen by the candidate as a unique opportunity to increase the visibility and development
of computing in Belgium and the city of Charleroi in particular.
Given the involvement in the creation and teaching of the bachelor’s degree in computer
science in Charleroi, knowledge of the French language, spoken and written, is
essential.
Practical Information
Application deadline: 3rd February 2020
Deadline for recommandation letters: 14th February 2020
Starting date: 1st September, 2020
Further information :
Prof. Michel Verleysen, Dean EPL –
doyen-epl@uclouvain.be<mailto:doyen-epl@uclouvain.be>
Prof. Jean-Didier Legat, President ICTM –
president-ictm@uclouvain.be<mailto:president-ictm@uclouvain.be>
Localization: Science and Technology Sector
Louvain School of Engineering (EPL)
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Institute of Information and Communication Technologies,
Electronics and Applied Mathematics (ICTM)
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of Information and Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics)
General conditions
Tasks : the applicant will:
- Be responsible for teaching courses at all study levels (i.e. undergraduate and
postgraduate), as well as in programmes of continuing education;
- Supervise the final diploma research (i.e. theses) of undergraduate and graduate
students, as well as PhD theses;
- Be involved in (and/or supervise, promote) research programmes;
- Contribute to the international visibility of the University through teaching and
research excellence;
- Be available to carry out, in the long term, different service activities and
responsibilities within the University and its entities;
- Contribute to activities of the University with a societal impact in the fields of the
economy, socio-cultural changes or cooperation with developing countries.
Qualifications : the applicant must have
- A PhD degree in sciences or engineering, orientation computer science or any related
discipline;
- A significant scientific record with international publications;
- Either studied abroad for an extensive period or have had substantial experience outside
his or her university of origin;
- Experience in and the aptitude for teaching at university level, demonstrated if
possible by formal assessments;
- The capacity to work within a team of teachers and to integrate research findings into
teaching;
- Creativity and must be open to teaching innovation and interdisciplinarity;
- The capacities required to undertake high-level academic research: capacity to raise
research funds, to supervise projects, to animate and lead a research team;
- Team management and communication skills;
- Be proficient in French (spoken and written) and, if possible, in English. For the
latter, a commitment will be required to acquire it within two years of taking office, in
order to be able to communicate and teach in this language. Knowledge of other languages
is an additional asset.
Offer
The level of recruitment (appointment to the rank of lecturer or professor) will be
discussed if a proposal is made to you, in connection with your previous academic
experience. For more information, see:
jobs.uclouvain.be.<https://www.jobs.uclouvain.be>
Our HR policy supports equal opportunities and diversity including in the academic career.
Attention is also paid to reconciliation of private life and professional life.