Full-time academic position - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Field: Internal Medicine of Companion Animals

10 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Liège (ULiège)

Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Other
Medical sciences » Other
Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

START DATE: 01/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full-time indivisible position, in the field of “Ruminant Theriogenology” within the Clinical Department of Production Animals (DCP). This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The teaching activities involve teaching students in the Master 2 and Master 3 programme through theory classes and practical teaching – clinics and on-call duties – associated with the following courses:

• VETE2061-1: Semiology of production animals
• VETE2078-1: Managing the health and production of ruminants
• VETE2085-1: Production animal clinic
• VETE2095-1: Clinical module on production animals

The teaching activities also consist of teaching students enrolled in the Specialised Masters in Veterinary Sciences, through teaching classes in the following courses:

VETE0460-1: Ruminant clinic and on-call, including anaesthesia and imaging

VETE0461-1: Livestock medical clinic: visiting farms, monitoring reproduction and mobile clinic

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Research activities should feed into theoretical and clinical teaching of the discipline. Total freedom is granted as to the subject, as long as it contributes to the sustainability of farms, including ruminants. Research activities include supervising doctoral theses in the discipline and will fall within an interdisciplinary research centre (such as FARAH). They will involve collaborating with other expertise available in-house and externally.

SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

These services are based on clinical activities within the Ruminants Clinic and in farms, the continuous training of veterinary practitioners and integration into various Faculty bodies. The lecturer must be involved in their professional field on the regional, national and international level and must be able to call upon recognised expertise in the field of Theriogenology. They must also actively contribute towards the reputation of the University of Liège both nationally and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / PROFILE

• Hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, licenced to practice in Belgium and hold a PhD.
• Be a graduate of one of the following colleges: the European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR), the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT), or the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM). Applicants may also apply who have not yet qualified as specialists but who have finished their residency in one of the two disciplines and are eligible to sit the exam.
• Have recognised theoretical and clinical experience, indispensable in the field of individual theriogenology and livestock (including mammal health).
• Have stayed outside the Wallonia-Brussels community for professional reasons for six months (not necessarily continuously) is an advantage;
• Have good knowledge of French;
• Demonstrate an interest in real aptitude for teaching (teaching plan);
• Have interpersonal skills allowing for good integration within the existing team, aptitude for leadership and communication.
• Have demonstrated the ability to lead research projects and the capacity for scientific publication. Be able to develop a significant research project which meets the expectations of society, ideally but not exclusively on the theme of ruminant reproduction and/or mammal health.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Each application will be examined by a Faculty committee which will shortlist applicants for interview, explaining their decisions with regard to the job description and the qualifications and merits of the applicants. The committee will then carry out the interviews. The interview will cover the applicant’s CV, their teaching and research plans and how they intend to integrate into the University. The selection process will include a public lecture.

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

Applications should be made using an on-line form available at: https://my.uliege.be/portail/go_xt.do?a=o%7C11004%7Ce%7C568726  no later than 31/01/2024 (before midnight Belgian time). Late applications may be refused.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae (download template HERE ).
• A report on prior and current teaching activities as well as a research project, including plans to integrate them into the University of Liège;
• A teaching file containing a report on any prior teaching activities and a teaching plan;
• A presentation of any citizenship activities;
• A digital copy of any publications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The position is awarded either for a fixed term of four years, or immediately on a permanent basis.

If a fixed term contract is awarded, an evaluation will be carried out at the end of the third year.

• If the evaluation is negative, the person’s appointment will end after the fourth year.
• If the evaluation is positive, the person will be appointed permanently.

INFORMATION

Additional information may be obtained from the President of the Clinical Department of Production Animals: Mr Hugues Guyot – [email protected]

REMUNERATION

The salary grids and their rules of application are available from the Human Resources department of the University: Ms Ludivine Depas – tel.: +32(0)4 366 52 04 – [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Agricultural sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Liège (ULiège)

Country

Belgium

City

Liège

Postal Code

4000

Street

Place du Vingt Août 7

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-liege/2024/full-time-academic-po…

Contact

City

Liège

Website

http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_5000/en/home

Postal Code

4000

STATUS: EXPIRED