Full-time research and teaching assistant position in computer sciences - Faculty of sciences

Reference : 2024/S113

Application deadline: 12/06/2024

Start date: 01/10/2024

Job Description

This position is intended for candidates wishing to obtain a PhD in Computer Science.

The work has two components: a research activity in computer science on the one hand, and on the other hand supervision of practical work and exercise sessions (approximately 300 hours per year) for courses from the program in computer science or bioinformatics. Research will be done under the supervision a professor from the Department. The candidate must have made prior contact in this regard with one of the professors in the Department. (see https://sciences.ulb.be/en/computer-sciences/la-recherche-au-departement-d-informatique).

The Computer Science Department of the Faculty of Sciences conducts cutting-edge research in computer science, both theoretical and applied. Researchers are in contact with the international research community in their field.

The assistant position provides a rich experience in the field of higher education, and also constitutes privileged access to the PhD. The salary conditions are competitive.

Degree required

A 120-credit Master degree in Computer Sciences, and satisfy entry requirements for the PhD.

Assistants must pursue research towards a PhD degree, applications from candidates who already hold a PhD will therefore not be considered.

Skills required 

• High quality scientific skills in Computer Science or related field.
• Good pedagogical skills.
• Good social skill to ensure good integrations with the teaching teams.
• Punctual and trustworthiness in the execution of logistic skills.
• Excellent knowledge French and a good level of English. 

Courses covered

Exercises and personal works for different computer science courses organized in the Bachelor and Master programs in Computer Science and/or the Computer Science courses of the Master program in Bioinformatics and Modelling. 

Interested ?

For more information, please contact the secretariat of the Computer Science Department (phone: +32 2 650 56 15 – email : vacance_DI@ulb.be )

Applications must be sent by e-mail to the rectorate of the Université libre de Bruxelles (rectrice@ulb.be) and to the faculty (Aff.acad.sciences@ulb.be).

They must include the following :

• an application letter 
• a Curriculum vitae including a list of publications :
  if you want you can complete a standard form via our website at https://www.ulb.be/fr/documents-officiels/completer-votre-cv-en-ligne.  Once completed, it must be downloaded and attached to the application file.
• a note on the applicant’s PhD research project (max. 4 pages)
• the name of the professor (suggested supervisor) contacted within the Department
• two reference letters, including one from the professor of the Department.

Equal opportunities policy

ULB's personnel management policy is geared towards diversity and equal opportunities.

We recruit candidates on the basis of their skills, irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, origin, nationality, beliefs, disability, etc.

Would you like to be provided with reasonable accommodation in the selection procedure because of a disability, disorder, or illness?  Please contact Marie Botty, the person in charge of diversity aspects for the academic and scientific staff (marie.botty@ulb.be). Be assured of the confidentiality of this information.

More details on the ULB gender and diversity policy are available at https://www.ulb.be/en/about-ulb/gender-equality-at-ulb. 

You will find all the regulations relating to research careers on our site at http://www.ulb.ac.be/emploi/academique.html.