Academic in Physical Geography and Climate

About the role

UCLouvain is seeking a full‑time academic to teach and conduct research in physical geography, focusing on Earth‑system and climate processes and their interactions with society.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physical geography, climate processes, and geospatial methods, including lab and field activities.
• Supervise Master’s theses and, once tenured, PhD theses and lead a research team.
• Develop and lead research programmes on climate change, surface‑processes and human activities, using quantitative, observational, experimental and modelling approaches.
• Coordinate teacher‑training programmes for the School of Geography and contribute to institutional service committees.

Required profile

• PhD in geographical sciences or a related field.
• Proven university teaching record with formal evaluations.
• International‑level publication record and experience abroad.
• Ability to work in French and English (or acquire proficiency within two years).

Required skills

• Geospatial methods and tools.
• Quantitative research methods, including observational, experimental and modelling techniques.
• Team management and research funding acquisition.

What we offer

• Tenure‑track position with tenure after a successful probationary period (typically four years).
• Public‑sector pension and progressive salary based on seniority.
• Teaching load capped at 90 hours (full‑time) before tenure, 150 hours after.
• Start date of 1 September 2027, leadership and management training, and a range of transport, family, cultural and commercial benefits.