Full-time academic position - Faculty of sciences - Field: earth system modelling

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

Organisation/Company University of Liège (ULiège) Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Geography » Other 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:
PA270301

START DATE: 01/09/2027

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 Earth System Modelling within the Department of Astrophysics, Geophysics and Oceanography. This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

By means of illustration, the provisional course load for this post is as follows:

Basic course load:

SPAT0024-? Meteorology (30 hours Theory + 10 hours Practice, 5ECTS)

Master in Geographical Sciences, global change: compulsory

Master in Oceanography: optional

Master in Space Sciences: optional

Numerical Methods in Geosciences (20 hours Theory + 20 hours Practice, 5 ECTS)

Bachelor’s in Geosciences: compulsory

Master in Geographical Sciences, global change: optional

(1st course delayed in line with the implementation schedule for the Bachelor’s in Geosciences)

Introduction to Earth System Modelling (30 hours Theory + 10 hours Practice, 5 ECTS)

Master in Geographical Sciences, global change: compulsory

Bachelor’s in Geosciences: optional

SPAT0025-1 Climate and environmental modelling (30 hours Theory + 15 hours Practice, 5 ECTS)

Master in Space Sciences: optional

Master in Geographical Sciences, global change option: optional

Additionally:

• Optional themed course (atmospheric chemistry or other)
  • Master in Space Sciences: optional
  • Master in Geographic Sciences, global change: optional

Total course load: (not counting optional thematic course to be confirmed)

• From the first year: 90 hours + 35 hours
• After the Bachelor’s in Geosciences starts: 110 hours + 55 hours

All courses are to be given in English.

Courses may change over time, as course programmes and teaching activities are modified within the Departmental Council (to which all academic staff in the Department belong).

Finally, the new recruit is expected to supervise student projects and dissertations.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The post-holder’s activities shall aim to strengthen Earth studies courses at ULiège, creating links between oceans, the atmosphere and the biosphere through collaboration with various oceanography, remote sensing, atmospheric geophysics and climatology groups.

In particular, they shall aim to develop digital simulations and open source models which are community-based and interfaceable, within the context of or based on the model of a project such as GEOS-Chem (or equivalents). The medium-term objective is that the group managed by the incumbent shall also integrate the activities of GIRPAS (Groupe Infra-Rouge de Physique Atmosphérique et Solaire) and, more particularly, the measurements which have been carried out since the 1950s at the high -altitude scientific station in Jungfraujoch, the pioneering remote sensing FTIR station, affiliated with the NDACC.org international network and contributing, among other things, to the ACTRIS.eu European research infrastructure.

SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

The successful applicant shall join the Department of Astrophysics, Geophysics and Oceanography and shall participate in the various activities and missions of this department, the chosen Research Unit and the Faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / PROFILE

• Hold a Doctorate in Sciences, preferably in the field of climatology, atmospheric geophysics, earth sciences or related fields, at the time of submission of the application.
• 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 (preferably abroad), 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.

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.

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: Professor Jean-Marie BECKERS – 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]

BENEFITS

• “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).