Reference: 38628 / FASB 008 / 2027
UCLouvain seeks to recruit
A full-time academic in Human Biology and Neurobiology
Main campus: Brussels Woluwe
About us
UCLouvain is the leading French-speaking university in Belgium and is also widely recognised internationally. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on nine campuses in Brussels and Wallonia. Research and education activities are organised in 20 faculties, 23 research institutes, 5 learning centres and 18 libraries. UCLouvain also has two university hospitals.
UCLouvain is a major player in the transition to a sustainable society. The challenges of the ecological crisis are integrated into courses and the university develops numerous local projects (such as a university farm and sustainable campuses). As a digital university, UCLouvain is involved in open science and education, and trains academics in innovative teaching practices through its Louvain Learning Lab. Thanks to two science parks, the university’s research benefits from interaction with 250 companies and 3 incubators, which is fuelled further by being at the centre of a region driven by technological innovation.
UCLouvain has a strong tradition of international collaboration in both teaching and research. These partnerships take shape through numerous exchange agreements, its firm commitment to the European alliance Circle U. and the network The Guild, as well as the welcoming of a large community of international researchers, supported by the Louvain Welcome Desk.
The University's staff policy is based on five pairs of values which are fundamental pillars of the way the University operates, works and lives together: https://uclouvain.be/fr/emploi/politique-personnel.html
The Brussels Woluwe campus offers a unique living environment, conveniently located and easily accessible, on the outskirts of Brussels. The site hosts the five research institutes and three out of the four faculties on the Health Sciences Sector, as well as an academic hospital, the Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc. The multiple interactions between those entities make the campus a very attractive hub for students and researchers in the field of health sciences.
Post description
Within the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (FASB) and the Institute of NeuroScience (IoNS), Health Science Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties:
Teaching
You will teach primarily mainly in the fields of biology, neurobiology and neuroscience across Bachelor's and Master's level courses offered by the faculty, and will be expected to supervise Master’s theses.
Research
You will develop and lead research programmes in the field of neuroscience, with a focus on the mechanistic aspects of brain function and associated pathologies. You will be responsible for the supervision of PhD theses. In addition, the role involves academic leadership of the Neuroscience track, encompassing thesis evaluation and internship supervision.
In addition …
Once tenured, you will carry out various service activities and responsibilities within the institution, such as being a member of a programme committee or examination committee, or having management responsibilities within the faculty or research institute.
You will also contribute to serving society, particularly in the economic, social, cultural or development cooperation fields. Finally, you will ensure, through research and teaching activities, the university’s international visibility.
Who we’re looking for
Education
You have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology or in a domain that can be considered as equivalent.
Experience
You have a proven track record in university teaching, with evidence where possible by formal evaluations. Your scientific experience is demonstrated by publications of international standing.
You have supplemented this with an extended stay or significant experience abroad, outside the institution that awarded your doctorate.
Skills
You are comfortable working as part of a team of academics and integrate research results into your teaching. You are capable of conducting high-level scientific research, from obtaining funding to team management. You are creative, open to pedagogical innovation and multidisciplinary.
You can communicate in French and English. If this is not the case, you undertake to acquire a command of these two languages within two years of taking up your position. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
What we offer
- Tenure after positive assessment of the probationary period – typically four years. This type of career entitles you to a public sector pension.
- Appointment as lecturer or professor according to your previous academic experience, as determined by the Rectoral Council.
- Teaching load capped at 90 hours for a full-time tenure-track position, and 150 hours once tenured.
- An attractive and progressive salary according to seniority and the promotion process.
- A start date of 1 September 2027 at the earliest.
- An integrated leadership and management training programme, including a range of pedagogical, linguistic and other training courses.
- Benefits including transport, family, culture, commercial, etc.
- Official policy that supports equal opportunities and promotes diversity within academic and all other categories of staff.
- Specific emphasis on a work-life balance.
Practical Information
Application deadline: 5 November 2026 at noon (UTC+1 Time Zone)
Starting date: September 1st 2027
Location:
Health Science Sector
(FASB) (https://uclouvain.be/en/faculties/FASB)
(IONS) (https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/IONS)
Need more information?
Questions about this position:
Prof. Raphaël Frédérick, Dean FASB – doyen-fasb@uclouvain.be
Prof. Pascal Kienlen-Campard, President IONS – president-ions@uclouvain.be
Questions about the procedure:
Madam Céline Brauns, Rector’s Office, celine.brauns@uclouvain.be
Questions about online application:
Madam Andreea Chiriac, Rector’s Office, secretariat-vrpp@uclouvain.be
Interested?
Applications must be submitted exclusively via UCLouvain’s online recruitment system; submissions through other channels will not be considered.
Full details regarding the application procedure are available at: https://www.uclouvain.be/en/careers/submit-your-application
Applications must include one single PDF file containing the following documents:
- a cover letter (to be included in the single PDF as well as in your candidate profile);
- a detailed and up‑to‑date curriculum vitae (to be included in the single PDF as well as in your candidate profile);
- a copy of the official doctoral degree certificate;
- a complete publication list, including a summary of three recent and significant publications;
- a teaching statement;
- a research statement presenting the proposed research programme for the next five years.
Shortlisted candidates invited for an interview will subsequently be asked to provide:
- a PhD project proposal, with a view to the possible recruitment of a doctoral candidate during the first year of appointment;
- three to five letters of reference, submitted directly by referees according to the instructions provided by the University.
