Full-time academic position - Faculty of Sciences - Field: Animal cell Biology

Karlstad University; Luik; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An academic institution in Belgium is seeking a full-time faculty member in Animal Cell Biology. This position requires a doctorate and includes teaching, research, and community services. The successful candidate will have international research experience, strong teaching skills, and the ability to supervise projects. Knowledge of French within three years is essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community in a multicultural environment.

Prestations

Financial contribution to relocation expenses

University relocation allowance

Meal vouchers

Full refund for public transport costs

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate in sciences, preferably in animal cell biology.
• Demonstrate international research experience in animal cell biology.
• Propose integration into Faculty and University research fields.
• Demonstrate skills in teaching subjects related to the vacancy.
• Be able to teach in French within three years.

Responsabilités

• Conduct teaching and research activities within Animal Cell Biology.
• Supervise practical work, student projects, and dissertations.
• Promote the activities of the research unit.

Connaissances

Teaching skills

Research experience in animal cell biology

Ability to supervise student projects

Communication in French

Formation

Doctorate in sciences

Description du poste

Full-time academic position - Faculty of Sciences - Field: Animal cell Biology

The University of Liège is the biggest French-speaking public university in Belgium. It employs more than 5,700 staff members across four campuses, including 3,600 active teachers and researchers in all fields of the human and social sciences, science and technology, and health sciences. It hosts nearly 27,000 students of 123 different nationalities in one of the most multicultural and dynamic cities in Europe, less than an hour from Brussels and Cologne, two hours from Paris, and three hours from London and Amsterdam.

Actively involved in the social and environmental transition, ULiège supports students to fulfil their roles as responsible citizens (training in sustainable development, Green Office, etc.) and promotes ethical, multidisciplinary and open research. ULiège is committed to the region in which it operates and contributes towards local socio-economic development. It has developed numerous partnerships, notably with the university hospital. International and united, it participates in the European University of Post-Industrial Cities, UNIC initiative and has one of the most extensive collaborative networks in the world.

ULiège offers attractive career prospects in a high-quality working environment, promoting well‑being, diversity and equality of opportunity. Since 2011, ULiège has been proud to display the European Human resources strategy for researchers (HRS4R) label, which reflects its commitment to open, transparent and merit‑based procedures. In addition, it recognises the quality and diversity of research in line with the recommendations of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). ULiège encourages its academic staff to travel internationally and welcomes international researchers through its EURAXESS centre.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full‑time indivisible academic position in the field of “Animal cell Biology” within the Department of Life Sciences. This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

• For illustrative purposes, the provisional course list for this post is as follows:


• BIOL0006-2 – Cell biology (obligatory/optional); 30 hours Th + 40 hours Pr; 1B Biol and Bac. Phil.


• SREM0014-1 – Learning support in biology, for Biological Sciences (optional); 20 hours REM; 1 B Biol.


• BIOL0007-1 – Tissue biology (optional); 15 hours Th + 25 hours Pr; 1M. Sc.phys, specialised.


• BIOL ????-? – Animal histology (compulsory); 25 hours Th + 25 hours Pr; 2B Biol.


• BIOC0727-1 – Imaging and experimental models (compulsory); 23 hours Th + 15 hours Au; Collegiality – 1M BBMC and 1M BIM.


• BIOC0730-1 – Development from cells to organisms (compulsory); 48 hours Th + 28 hours Pr + 22 au; Collegiality – 1M BBMC and 1M BIM.


• SSTG0065-1 – Laboratory internship (compulsory); 6 weeks; 1M BBMC; Collegiality.


• SSTG0068-1 – Laboratory internship (compulsory); 6 weeks; 1M BIM; Collegiality.

Courses are given up to a maximum of 250 hours including practical work. The post-holder will have assistance to supervise practical work and remediation activities.

Finally, the post-holder will be expected to supervise student projects and dissertations.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• The research activities will relate to Animal Cell Biology and must be broadly based on cell and sub‑cell imaging techniques. The post-holder must be able to develop a independent research programme which is complementary to the research themes of the Faculty or interfaculty research units, such as the GIGA‑R. They will have the possibility of actively contribution towards the development of new technological approaches within the University’s future imaging platform.

SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

• The post-holder will be involved in the smooth running of the Department of Life Sciences and will promote the activities of their research unit. They will actively participate in the life of the Faculty and the University.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / PROFILE

• Hold a doctorate in sciences, preferably in the field of animal cell biology.


• Demonstrate:
  
  
  
  • International research experience in the field of animal cell biology.
  
  
  • A post‑doctoral research stay of at least six consecutive months in a laboratory other than their laboratory of origin, preferably abroad, or equivalent international experience.
  
  


• Propose avenues for integration into the research fields of Faculty, interfaculty and University research units as well as internationally.


• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills, both as a teacher and as a mentor to Master’s and Doctoral students.


• Demonstrate skills in teaching specific subjects related to the vacancy at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, as well as skills in supervising student projects.


• Be able to comfortably teach in French within a maximum of three years.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

• The selection procedure is aligned with the regulations applied within the University of Liège.


• Once applications have been screened for eligibility by members of the Committee, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the Committee, who will decide on the nature of the interview.


• Our institutional policy is based on diversity and equal opportunity. We select candidates based on their qualities and regardless of their age, sexual orientation, origin, beliefs, disability or nationality.

The following documents must be uploaded in PDF format to the online application platform (see link in the “APPLICATIONS” section)

• Copies of diplomas and certificates.


• Research appendix: a description of previous and ongoing research (2 pages max.) and a research plan, including planned integration within the University of Liège (2 pages max).


• Teaching appendix: A description of teaching and training experience (2 pages max.) and a teaching plan (two pages max).


• Complete list of publications*


• Other documents required: a copy and summary of the five publications deemed most representative of the applicant’s career (possibly through a link).

*The format expected by the Faculty of Sciences for the CV and list of publications is set out HERE.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The position is awarded either for a fixed term of four years, or, in certain exceptional circumstances, immediately on a permanent basis.

If a fixed term contract is awarded, an evaluation will be carried out at the end of the third year.

• If the evaluation is negative, the person’s appointment will end after the fourth year.


• If the evaluation is positive, the person will be appointed permanently.

INFORMATION

Information about the nature of the tasks may be obtained from Mr Moreno GALLENI – tel.: [phone] – [e-mail].

Additional information may be obtained from Ms Ninfa GRECO, Administrative Director of the Faculty of Sciences – tel.: [phone] – [e-mail].

REMUNERATION

Basic appointments are made at the grade of lecturer.

The gross monthly salary at the start of the scale (on a full‑time basis) is currently €5,992.58, to which is added an end of year allowance (in December) and a holiday allowance (in June).

In exception circumstances, the Faculty may submit a substantiated application to obtain a higher grade in the salary scale (length‑of‑service bonus).

The career of full‑time teaching staff includes the grades of lecturer, professor, and full professor. Career development (after the recruitment grade) is possible through the promotions’ procedure, the terms and conditions of which are defined by the Board of Directors.

Please contact the Human Resources department for further information on careers, salary scales, and the terms and conditions of their application: Ms Valérie MELOTTE – [e-mail].

• “Statutory” position which can lead to a public sector pension if the appointment is permanent.


• Financial contribution to private relocation expenses.


• Possibility of assistance with access to the labour market for partners.


• University of Liège professional relocation allowance of €2,500 for a full‑time position.


• Initial and ongoing teaching training provided by the Institut de Formation et de Recherche en Enseignement (IFRES).


• Wide range of training courses available.


• Welcome seminar and introduction to the bodies and operations of the Université of Liège (two‑and‑a‑half days in September).


• Meal vouchers with a face value of €5 per working day.


• Full refund of public transport costs between the home and the workplace.


• Flat‑rate payment for travel by bicycle.


• Call for proposals for the allocation of teaching and research credits.


• Help with setting up research projects.


• Preferential rate for registration for a ULiège course, also applicable to children.


• Possibility of preferential conditions for taking out private insurance.


• Preferential rates and reductions in a wide range of fields – shops, leisure, culture, training, sport, etc. (Benefits at Work).

Job details

Title

Full-time academic position - Faculty of Sciences - Field: Animal cell Biology

2026-01-31 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2026-01-31 23:59 (CET)

Closing on: 2026-01-31 (Europe/Brussels)

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