Job Information
- 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: PSLR270301
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
Job of research logistician in the field of “Infrastructure and Equipment Management” within the Department of Life Sciences, dedicated to the Protein Factory CARE of the Centre for Protein Engineering (CIP) within the InBioS Research Unit.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
The research logistician will contribute actively to the teaching activities of the Protein Factory CARE. For example, they may contribute to the teaching of the following courses:
- BIOC0735-1: Biotechnologies (compulsory); 40 hours Theory, 20 hours Practice, 15 hours Other; 1M BBMC; Joint teaching; 6 credits
- SSTG0065-1: Laboratory internship (compulsory); 6 weeks; 1M BBMC; Joint teaching; 7 credits
- BBMC0020-1: Dissertation (supplement); 10 credits
- SMEM0019-1: Dissertation; Joint teaching; 27 credits
They shall also contribute to teaching in the “Production and analysis of biomolecules” FOREM training.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The research logistician shall ensure the operational maintenance and optimisation of the Protein Factory CARE instruments. They shall ensure close and effective collaboration with the other CARE of the CIP, Robotein®, particularly by scaling up methodological or technological developments to analytical or pilot scale.
SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
As a university facility dedicated to managing strategic scientific equipment, the Protein Factory CARE plays a critical role within the Faculty of Sciences and the University. The research logistician shall ensure the planning, maintenance and monitoring of the equipment, as well as the centralised management of internal and external requests. They shall also take part in training and supervising users, to ensure the optimal use and valorisation of the infrastructures. As part of the platform's service activities, they shall help provide technological and methodological support to academic and industrial users, including international collaborators, and raise the visibility of the platform, in line with the role of the CIP and its commitments towards the Instruct-ERIC network. The successful applicant shall also contribute towards the shared missions of the Department of Life Sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / PROFILE
- Applicants shall hold a Doctorate in Sciences, or a qualification considered equivalent, at the time of submission of the application.
- A solid grasp of techniques in microbial culture, molecular biology, and the production and purification of proteins and other bioactive molecules will be a key selection criterion.
- The ability to interact with companies working in the field of biotechnology will also be considered a major asset.
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.
- A report on past and ongoing research activities, explaining how they would be integrated into the InBioS Research Unit and the Department of Life Sciences, as well as an outline of the planned interactions with other technological platforms of the University (3 pages maximum).
- Complete list of publications.*
*The format expected by the Faculty of Sciences for the CV and list of publications is set out HERE.
Requirements
- Research Field: Biological sciences — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Chemistry — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Chemistry — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Chemistry — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Technology — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Technology — Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: University of Liège (ULiège)
- Country: Belgium
- City: Liège
- Postal Code: 4000
- Street: Faculté des Sciences, Bât. B6b Quartier Agora, Allée du six Aout 17B
Contact
- City: Liège
- Website: http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_5000/en/home
- Postal Code: 4000
