Bioing_3/26-27_ Lecturer Professor Materials Science

Uic Barcelona; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Full-time contract

Lab bench and equipment access

International research environment

Resumo da vaga

UIC Barcelona seeks a lecturer in Materials Science – Biomaterials to teach biomaterials, materials engineering, and related topics across bachelor’s and master’s programs. The role is based in an international environment within the Bioengineering Department.

The candidate will lead programme coordination, contribute to research activities, and participate in the department’s teaching and service missions. Start date: February 2027 (negotiable).

Qualificações

• PhD required in a discipline related to the position.
• Excellent track record of publications and research activity.
• Proficiency in English for teaching and communication.
• Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality bachelor’s and master’s level teaching in your specialist subjects.
• Lead management/coordination of programmes and related academic tasks.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience

Biomaterials research

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Formação

PhD in a related discipline

Ferramentas

CAD/CAM design

Descrição da vaga

Descripción de la oferta

About UIC Barcelona UIC Barcelona is home to around 8,000 students and offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, 30 international double degrees and a wide range of master’s and postgraduate degrees, as well as continuing education courses in various fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching students based on a model of academic rigour, a fulfilling university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team is made up of professionals who are qualified not only in their field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond each individual’s professional endeavours, at UIC Barcelona you will also form part of a young and dynamic working environment.

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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

Requisitos

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:

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

Start date: February 2027 (date is negotiable)

Application deadline

The application deadline is November 22th 2026.