Positions at the Faculty of Science
Contact person: Lieve Gilis
Academic year 2013-2014 - first list
For Faculty Positions starting in the academic year 2013-2014 from this list applications are accepted until September 30, 2012.
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| Nr. 22/2010 | Academic Position in Statistics KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time tenured academic position in Statistics at the Department of Mathematics. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual (m/f) with an excellent research record in mathematical statistics, who is able to teach courses in statistics. DUTIES INCLUDE: Research Successful candidates are expected to have research expertise im mathematical statistics or stochastics and will support and further expand national and international research collaborations of the Section of Statistics of the Department of Mathematics (non-parametric and semi-parametric statistics, robust and computational statistics, financial and actuarial stochastics) in close coöperation with the Leuven Statistics Research Centre (LStat). In addition they will be expected to develop an excellent research program of their own and to achieve a scientific output that adheres to the highest international standards. Teaching Accepted applicants will take on teaching responsibilities in statistics, both in specialized programs (mathematics, statistics) and in other programs of the Science, Engineering and Technology group and the Humanities and Social Sciences group (service courses statistics). They are expected to meet the reigning KU Leuven standards regarding academic program level and orientation and to adhere to the KU Leuven’s concept of education. A commitment to quality of education as a whole is naturally understood. Service Candidates are expected to have an open mind for applications and to collaborate actively in statistical consulting activities within and outside the university. QUALIFICATIONS Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in Sciences or a similar degree with a distinct statistics content. Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the research output of the department and to the quality of its educational program. The high quality of the candidate's research should be evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. International research experience is highly appreciated. At KU Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. Near-native proficiency in the English language is expected of all applicants. The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. Contact person: Walter Van Assche, department chair, walter@wis.kuleuven.be Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, e-mail: katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be
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| Nr. 22/2011 | Academic Position in Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory The Department of Mathematics of KU Leuven invites applications for a full time academic position in algebra, more precisely algebraic geometry and number theory. RESEARCH We are looking for an excellent researcher (m/f) specialized in algebraic geometry and/or number theory (in a broad sense). Additional expertise in singularity theory, computational aspects, combinatorics or p-adic geometry is a plus. The international quality of the candidate’s research must be apparent from publications in international top journals. The successful candidate will support and further expand national and international research collaboration and research projects of the Section of Algebra of the Department of Mathematics, attract and supervise Ph.D. students, and aims for synergy with other researchers within the Department of Mathematics and the group of Science, Engineering and Technology of KU Leuven. Teaching Accepted applicants must have very good teaching skills. A commitment to quality of education as a whole is naturally understood. The teaching duty can consist of service courses of mathematics, courses in the bachelor and master of mathematics, and supervision of bachelor and master projects. QUALIFICATIONS Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in science (mathematics) or an equivalent degree. Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the research output of the department and to the quality of its educational program. International research experience is highly appreciated and a plus. At KU Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. Near-native proficiency in the English language is expected of all applicants. The full-time position can be offered in any of the academic levels (full professor, professor, associate professor, assistant professor), depending on the qualifications of the candidate. The level of assistant professor (docent) will be offered for a period of five years. A positive evaluation at the end of the five-year appointment will result in a tenured appointment as associate professor (hoofddocent). KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. Contact person: Prof. Walter Van Assche, department chair, Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, e-mail: katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be |
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| Nr. 22/2012 | Academic Position in Mathematical Aspects of Mesoscopic Physics The KU Leuven invites applications for a mathematical physicist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, working in the area of mesoscopic phenomena and condensed matter physics. The candidates have an excellent track record in the research of complex systems, and are ready to collaborate within the interests and projects of other theoretical and experimental scientists in Leuven. The candidate will also be asked to contribute to the mathematics and physics course work. RESEARCH Successful candidates will support and extend the national and international research efforts of the department. Furthermore they are expected to set up their own research program with scientific results that meet the best international standards in their field. Candidates already have an international visibility with essential contributions in mathematical and theoretical physics. They combine conceptual depth with sophistication in modeling and mathematical analysis. The candidates have a broad knowledge of condensed matter physics and are familiar with a range of modern analytic and probabilistic techniques. They are sufficiently flexible to adapt their research to new developments and interdisciplinary trends such as in nanophysics, physical chemistry, quantum optics or biophysics. They will plan their research in collaboration with the members of the theoretical physics unit and join and extend current research programs. They will be invited to collaborate with experimental groups in soft and hard condensed matter physics, and with other theorists from chemistry, biology and mathematics. Teaching The selected candidate will assume teaching responsibilities in the Physics and Astronomy curricula, including courses in modern physics (quantum mechanics or field theory) and mathematical methods. The candidate will strive to achieve the objectives of the KU Leuven in academic level and orientation, and will subscribe to the teaching project of the KU Leuven. Dedication to general education and quality is naturally expected. QUALIFICATIONS Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in Physics or equivalent. Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the research output of the department and to the quality of its educational program. The high quality of the candidate's research should be evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals and by international research experience. At KU Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants, who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. The full-time position can be offered in one of the academic levels (full professor, professor, associate professor, assistant professor), depending on the qualifications of the candidate. Contact person: Professor Joseph Indekeu, Department Chair, joseph.indekeu@fys.kuleuven.be Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, e-mail: katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be |
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| Nr. 22/2013 | Academic Position in Biobased Polymers KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time tenure-track academic position in the field of biobased/biodegradable polymers at its Kulak campus in Kortrijk. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate (m/f) with an excellent research record in polymers, based on renewable resources, and the required expertise to teach courses in chemistry and polymer science in particular. DUTIES INCLUDE: Successful candidates will support and expand national and international research collaborations in the subject of biobased polymers. In addition they will be expected to develop an excellent research program of their own and to achieve a scientific output that adheres to the highest international standards. Teaching Applicants will take on teaching responsibilities on bachelor and master level in chemistry and polymer science. They are expected to adhere to the concept of education of KU Leuven. A commitment to quality education is naturally understood. Service In addition to the research and teaching duties, candidates are willing to perform more applied research projects for government and industry QUALIFICATIONS Interested candidates should hold a PhD or doctoral degree in the field of polymer science. Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good training and teaching skills. The high quality of the candidate’s research should be evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. International research experience is highly appreciated. At KU Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. Near-native proficiency in the English language is expected for all applicants. The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. Contact persons:
Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, e-mail: katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be |
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| Nr. 22/2014 | Tenure Track Academic Position in Geometry The Department of Mathematics of KU Leuven invites applications for a tenure track academic position in Geometry. The full-time position will be offered for a period of five years at the level of assistant professor (docent). A positive evaluation at the end of the five-year appointment will result in a tenured appointment as associate professor (hoofddocent). Entrance into office will be possible as from March 1, 2013. DUTIES INCLUDE: We are looking for an excellent researcher (m/f) specialized in one of the aspects of geometry, with a preference for differential geometry. The international quality of the candidate's research must be apparent from publications in international top journals. The successful candidate will support and further expand national and international research collaborations of the Section of Geometry of the Department of Mathematics and will initiate new research projects and collaboration with other researchers within the Department of Mathematics and the Science, Engineering and Technology Group of KU Leuven, for instance in relativity, analysis on manifolds, geometric group theory, or any other aspect of geometry. Teaching Accepted applicants must have very good teaching skills. A commitment to quality of education as a whole is naturally understood. The teaching duty consists of courses of geometry in the bachelor of science in mathematics (in Leuven and in Kortrijk) and in the master of science in mathematics, and supervision of bachelor and master projects. Service courses of mathematics may also be part of the teaching load. Candidates are expected to meet the reigning KU Leuven standards regarding academic program level and orientation and to adhere to the KU Leuven concept of education. A commitment to quality of education as a whole is naturally understood. QUALIFICATIONS Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in science (mathematics) or an equivalent degree. Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the research output of the department and to the quality of its educational program. International research experience is required. At KU Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. Proficiency in the English language is expected of all applicants. Contact person: Walter Van Assche, chair of the Department of Mathematics, walter.vanassche@wis.kuleuven.be Should you encounter any problems with the electronic registration, please contact Katoe Buyle, e-mail: katoe.buyle@pers.kuleuven.be |
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