Full-time academic position - Faculty of sciences - Field: biochemistry - biotechnology

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

Job summary

The University of Liège in Belgium seeks a full-time academic in Biochemistry – Biotechnology to teach, supervise, and lead research in Life Sciences. The postholder will contribute to the CIP research themes and collaborate across platforms such as Protein Factory and Robotein®.

Excellence in teaching and international collaboration is essential. Applicants should hold a Doctorate in Sciences and demonstrate a strong record of publications, with the ability to teach in French within three

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctorate in Sciences, preferably Biochemistry–Biotechnology or related field.
• Demonstrate research experience with international publications.
• Be able to teach fluently in French within three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise Master’s and doctoral students within Life Sciences.
• Develop an independent, competitive research program aligned with CIP themes.
• Contribute to community services and departmental activities.

Skills

Teaching skills

Research experience

French fluency

Education

PhD in Sciences (Biochemistry/ Biotechnology) or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Liège (ULiège) Research Field Biological sciences » Other Chemistry » Biochemistry Chemistry » Molecular chemistry Chemistry » Other Technology » Biotechnology Technology » Nanotechnology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 9 Jan 2027 - 22:59 (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

JOB REFERENCE:
PA270303

The University of Liège is the largest 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 “Biochemistry – Biotechnology” within the Department of Life Sciences. This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The successful applicant shall contribute towards training students in the molecular basis of life, as well as in technologies for producing and characterising biological macromolecules. They shall develop innovative teaching approaches, underpinned by competitive research with biotechnological applications.

For example, the provisional course list for this position is as follows:

• BIOC0204-1: Biochemistry and thermodynamics of biological systems (compulsory); 40 hours Theory, 20 hours Practice; 2B Biological Sciences; 5 credits
• BIOC9242-1: Chemistry of biological macromolecules, Part A (optional); 40 hours Theory; 3B Biological Sciences – BBMC, 1 M Ens. S4 Biology; taught jointly with L. Quinton; 5 credits
• BIOC9242-2: Chemistry of biological macromolecules, Part A and Part B: Thermodynamics of biological systems (compulsory); 40 hours Theory, 10 hours Practice; 0M BBMC, 0M BIM; taught jointly with L. Quinton; 5 credits
• BIOC0729-1: Adaptation, Evolution and Diversity (compulsory); 38 hours Theory, 7 hours Practice, 17 hours Other; 1M BBMC, 1M BIM; taught jointly; 5 credits
• BIOC0735-1: Biotechnologies (compulsory); 40 hours Theory, 20 hours Practice, 15 hours Other; 1M BBMC; taught jointly; 6 credits
• SSTG0065-1: Laboratory internship (compulsory); 6 weeks; 1M BBMC; taught jointly; 7 credits
• SSTG0068-1: Laboratory internship (compulsory); 5 weeks; 1M BIM; taught jointly; 5 credits

The courses may evolve over time, depending on changes in the course programme and teaching, which are discussed within the Departmental Council (of which all academic staff of the Department are members).

Finally, the successful applicant will be expected to supervise student projects and dissertations.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The research activities fall within the fields of biochemistry and biotechnology and will focus mainly on the functional characterisation of macromolecules. The post-holder shall develop an independent and competitive research programme that complements the themes of the Centre for Protein Engineering (CIP) within the InBioS Research Unit. They shall also contribute to developing and promoting the research activities of the Protein Factory and Robotein® platforms.

SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

The post-holder shall contribute to the smooth running of the Department of Life Sciences and to promoting the activities of their Research Unit. They shall also take an active part in the life of the Faculty of Sciences and the University.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / profilE

Applicants shall:

• Hold a Doctorate in Sciences, preferably in Biochemistry – Biotechnology or a related field, at the time of submission of the application;
• Demonstrate research experience and a record of international publications in a field related to the expected research activities;
• Demonstrate their integration into the international scientific community, for example through a postdoctoral position of at least six months in a laboratory other than the one in which they obtained their doctorate (preferably abroad), or equivalent international experience;
• Propose how their research could be integrated into the research areas of the Faculty and of the University, as well as at the international level;
• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills, both in classroom teaching and in supervising Master’s and doctoral students;
• Be able to teach fluently in French, within three years of taking up the post;
• Ideally, have experience of working with biotechnology companies.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The selection procedure complies with the regulations applicable within the University of Liège.

Following an examination of the eligibility of applications and a preliminary evaluation of them, candidates shortlisted by the Faculty Committee shall be invited to an interview, the format of which shall be communicated to them.

The procedure consists of several successive steps and the intervention of various consultative bodies before the Board of Directors reaches its final decision. Several months may pass between submission of the application and the end of the procedure. Applicants shall be officially informed of the result of their applications at the end of the procedure.

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.

To be eligible, applications must be submitted no later than 9 January 2027 at 11:59 pm. (Belgian time)

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

Further information regarding the nature of the duties may be obtained from the Chair of the Department of Life Sciences: Professor Claire Perilleux – 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 €6,314.51 (reference index: September 2026), 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]