An academic in Software Engineering and Programming Systems

An academic in Software Engineering and Programming Systems

Reference: 38631 / EPL 022 / 2027

UCLouvain seeks to recruit

A full-time academic position in Software Engineering, Programming Systems, Paradigms and Languages

Main campus: Charleroi and Louvain-la-Neuve

About us

UCLouvain is the leading French-speaking university in Belgium and is also widely recognised internationally. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on nine 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 strong tradition of international collaboration in both teaching and research. These partnerships take shape through numerous exchange agreements, its firm commitment to the European alliance Circle U. and the network The Guild, as well as the welcoming of a large community of international researchers, supported by the Louvain Welcome Desk.

Post description

Within the Faculty of Louvain School of Engineering and the Institute for Information and Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics, 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 software engineering, programming systems, paradigms and languages, as well as general computer science courses. You will be open to emerging development (programming) techniques and methods. You will conduct teaching in the bachelor's degree programs in computer science in Louvain-la-Neuve and Charleroi, in the bachelor's degree in engineering, and in the master's degree programs in computer science engineering, computer science, data science, and cybersecurity in Louvain-la-Neuve. Bachelor's courses are mainly taught in french, while master's are exclusively taught in english.

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 software science, such as:

Software design methods Programming manguages and paradigms Software reliability Management and querying of large data volumes

Candidates of exceptional caliber whose research falls within other themes, complementary to the computer science expertise present within the ICTEAM research institute, may also be considered.

You are expected to establish research activities on the Charleroi site. Preference may be given to candidates who develop transdisciplinary applications and whose work complements the research currently being carried out within the ICTEAM institute. Experience in software development will be considered 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 (doctoral) degree. 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