JOB REFERENCE: PSRA270302 Start date: 01/10/2027 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 The job of “premier assistant” , in the field of “Physics” within the Department of Physics. TEACHING ACTIVITIES As part of their teaching role, the post-holder of this permanent scientific position shall participate in group teaching activities coordinated by the Department of Physics, for a minimum of 150 hours per year. They shall take on a teaching role for a course with a large student intake and shall contribute to passing on knowledge and expertise through mentoring non-permanent scientific staff. They shall be solicited to propose and teach a specialised course in materials physics. Finally, they shall participate actively in various teaching initiatives within the Physics Department. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Research activities fall within the field of experimental physics of nanostructured materials. The successful applicant shall produce high-quality scientific work related to the discipline. They shall demonstrate their ability to develop and manage, in coordination with the EPNM and SPIN research groups within the Q-MAT Research Unit, the instrumental infrastructure of the nanofabrication platform, including training users and providing operational support. The person shall, in this capacity, act as a scientific adviser. SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY The post-holder shall be involved in the services to the community of the Department of Physics, participating in activities to communicate and promote science with the general public, such as fairs to promote scientific courses, the “Open House” days, the “Journées Enseignement Secondaire” (secondary school days), the European Researchers’ Night event, the “Printemps des Sciences” fair and other initiatives, including workshops, connected with implementing and strengthening the international Master’s programmes in the field of materials sciences and related to the Master in Physics at ULiège. Qualifications required / profile Hold a Doctorate in Sciences or Applied Sciences at the time of submission of the application; Demonstrate integration within the international scientific community, particularly through a post-doctoral research contract abroad lasting at least six months (at the latest at the time of being recommended to the Board); Demonstrate the teaching qualities required to teach general physics at Bachelor’s level (practical lab work, lectures, recitations), teaching materials physics at Master’s level (practical lab work, lectures and recitations) and mentoring Master’s students through their internships or as part of their Master thesis; Demonstrate the scientific qualities required to carry out innovative research in the field of experimental physics of nanostructured materials; Be proficient in spoken and written French or commit to mastering the working language within the probationary period for teaching and student supervising, and in spoken and written English in an international research environment. 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. APPLICATIONS Applicants are requested to submit their complete application file electronically, containing all the documents required, to the following address: Postesscientifiques@uliege.be with a copy to Ms. Ninfa Greco - N.Greco@uliege.be . To be eligible, applications must be submitted no later than 9 January 2027 at 11:59 pm. (Belgian time). DOCUMENTS REQUIRED All the following documents must be submitted by email, in PDF format. If your application is too large, you may send a link. This link must remain accessible for at least one week after the closing date for applications. Cover letter. Curriculum vitae.* Copies of diplomas and certificates. Research appendix: a research portfolio (4 pages maximum) including a report on prior and ongoing scientific activities as well as a research project setting out how the candidate plans to integrate their work within University of Liège. Teaching appendix: a teaching portfolio (4 pages maximum) including a report on prior and ongoing teaching activities, as well as a teaching plan aligned with the job description. Complete list of publications.* Other documents required: a copy of the five publications most representative of the applicant’s career (possibly through a link) and justification for why the candidate chooses to highlight these five publications. * The format expected by the Faculty of Sciences for the CV and list of publications is set out HERE . CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The appointment will be made for a two-year renewable term and may lead to a permanent appointment after an evaluation, or, in certain exceptional circumstances, immediately on a permanent basis. INFORMATION Further information regarding the nature of the duties may be obtained from: Prof. Thierry Bastin – tel.: +32 (0)4 366 36 93 – t.bastin@uliege.be Additional information may be obtained from: Ms. Ninfa Greco , Administrative Director of the Faculty of Sciences– tel.: +32 (0)4 366 50 41 – n.greco@uliege.be REMUNERATION The salary grids and their rules of application are available from the Human Resources Department of the University: Ms. Valérie Melotte – val.melotte@uliege.be View information about the processing of your personal data
