An academic in Software Engineering and Programming Systems

Université catholique de Louvain; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium seeks to recruit a full-time academic for a position in Software Engineering, Programming Systems, Paradigms and Languages. The role includes teaching in bachelor and master programs, supervising Master’s theses, and developing research in software science.

The candidate will contribute to international visibility and engage in service activities. The position offers tenure after probationary assessment and a competitive salary progression, with

Qualifications

• PhD degree with international experience preferred.
• Proven track record in university teaching with evidence from evaluations.
• Ability to communicate in French and English; other languages are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Teach software engineering, programming systems, paradigms and languages; supervise theses.
• Develop research in software science: languages, paradigms, reliability and data management.
• Engage in service activities, committees and external collaborations.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Pedagogical innovation

French & English

Formation

PhD degree

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Université catholique de Louvain Research Field Computer science – Programming Computer science – Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 11:00 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Reference: 38631/ EPL 022 / 2027

UCLouvain seeks to recruit

full-timeacademic position inSoftware Engineering, Programming Systems, Paradigms and Languages

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.

Within the Faculty ofLouvain School of Engineeringand theInstitute 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:

• 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.

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 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.

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: 5 November 2026 at noon (UTC+1 Time Zone)
Starting date:September 1st 2027

Shortlisted candidates invited for an interview will subsequently be asked to provide:

• a PhD project proposal, with a view to the possible recruitment of a doctoral candidate during the first year of appointment;
• three to five letters of reference, submitted directly by referees according to the instructions provided by the University.