Earth System Modelling Academic: Teaching & Research

Academic Positions; Belgium; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Public transport refund

Relocation assistance

University relocation allowance

Training and development

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Liège is seeking a full-time academic for Earth System Modelling in the Department of Astrophysics, Geophysics and Oceanography. The role combines teaching and research, with responsibilities to supervise student projects and contribute to community services.

All courses are conducted in English. The successful candidate will develop digital simulations, collaborate internationally, and contribute to ongoing and future research programs at ULiège.

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctorate in Sciences, preferably in climatology, atmospheric geophysics, earth sciences or related fields, at the time of submission.
• Demonstrate experience of research and international publications in a field related to the expected research activities.
• Demonstrate that they are integrated with the international network, notably through a research contract of a single period of six months in a laboratory other than their laboratory of origin, or international experience deemed equivalent.
• Propose ways for integrating their work into the research fields of the Faculty, the University and internationally.
• Demonstrate excellent teaching abilities, both in terms of class teaching as well as mentoring Master’s and doctoral students.
• Be able to teach fluently in English within a maximum period of three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach Earth System Modelling activities as part of the Department’s teaching load.
• Supervise student projects and dissertations at Master’s and doctoral levels.
• Develop digital simulations and open source models within international collaboration frameworks.
• Strengthen links between oceans, atmosphere and biosphere through cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Excellent teaching abilities

Strong international collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Doctorate in Sciences

Job description

The University of Liège is seeking a full-time academic for Earth System Modelling in the Department of Astrophysics, Geophysics and Oceanography. The role combines teaching and research, with responsibilities to supervise student projects and contribute to community services.

All courses are conducted in English. The successful candidate will develop digital simulations, collaborate internationally, and contribute to ongoing and future research programs at ULiège.