Bioing_3/26-27_ Lecturer Professor Materials Science

Teaching And Research Staff; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) invites applications for a lecturer in Materials Science – Biomaterials with a PhD. The appointee will teach biomaterials, materials engineering, advanced materials, and forming technology to bachelor and masters students, and contribute to program coordination.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Bioengineering at UIC Barcelona, engage in research, supervise students, and participate in evaluations and seminars as part

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline related to the position.
• Experience designing and delivering bachelor- and master-level teaching.
• Excellent track record of publications and funded research.
• Ability to supervise and guide undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality bachelor’s and master’s degree-level teaching in your specialist subjects.
• Lead the management and/or coordination of programmes and perform any other academic tasks assigned to you by the Department.

Connaissances

Biomaterials

Materials engineering

Advanced materials

Forming technology

Formation

PhD in related discipline

Description du poste

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a lecturer for the area of Materials Science – Biomaterials with a PhD in engineering, mainly in the following fields but not limited to: materials science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, who will be required to teach the following areas of knowledge: biomaterials, materials engineering, advanced materials, forming technology.

Key responsibilities

• To provide high quality bachelor’s and master’s degree-level teaching in your specialist subjects.
• To lead the management and/or coordination of programmes and perform any other academic tasks assigned to you by the Department.

Selection process

In May 2018, EURAXESS awarded the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya the "HR Excellence in Research" designation, which ensures that candidates are selected solely based on criteria of excellence. Furthermore, since 2016, we have held the European Commission’s "Human Resources Strategy for Research" (HRS4R) seal. This designation publicly recognizes institutions that have made progress in aligning their human resources policies—improving employment and working conditions for teaching and research staff—thereby enhancing the appeal of academic and scientific careers.

The selection process at UIC Barcelona includes:

Pre-selection Phase

An independent committee, composed of both internal and external experts, will evaluate all applications received. Its role is to identify the candidates who best match the required profile and to determine who will advance to the next stage of the process.

Evaluation Panel Phase

Finalist candidates will be required to deliver a public oral presentation before an evaluation panel. This panel consists of two external faculty members and one internal member. The presentation must cover the candidate’s academic background—including research, teaching, and management experience. Following the presentation, the panel will ask questions to complete the evaluation. The total duration of this session will be 60 minutes.

Supplementary Evaluation Phase

Top-ranked candidates will proceed to a second stage, which may consist of an interview with members of the Faculty Board or a research seminar. In any case, candidates will be notified well in advance.

We offer

• A full-time contract in a dynamic and international scientific environment in the Department of Bioengineering (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) at UIC Barcelona (Health Sciences Campus, Sant Cugat del Vallès)
• A competitive salary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience
• Lab bench in a wet lab and use of the Department’s scientific equipment

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The candidate must have:

• A PhD in a discipline related to the position

Assessment criteria

The following aspects of the candidate’s CV will be evaluated:

1. Excellent track record of publications
2. Participation in funded research projects
3. Research experience:
4. Materials science: biomaterial formulation and material characterisation Mechanics and Biomechanics
5. CAD/CAM design
6. AQU or ANECA (or similar) accreditation, or be able to apply for it and obtain it in a short period of time
7. Proven record of effective teaching
8. Oral and written proficiency in English
9. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
10. Ability to get involved in one of the Faculty’s lines of research
11. Ability to supervise and guide both undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects.

Start date: February 2027 (date is negotiable)