Assistant in the Biology department

Missions

As part of the activities of the Department of Biology, the person hired will be required to:

• Provide supervision (tutorials/practical work), mainly for Biochemistry and Laboratory Techniques courses, intended for undergraduate Biology students.

• Undertake research work within the framework of a doctoral thesis in Cell Biology within the Cell Biology Research Unit, (URBC-NARILIS) ( https://www.unamur.be/fr/sciences/biologie/recherche/urbc ). The research project is situated within the context of the influence of metabolism on the process of cell differentiation or cell transdifferentiation.

• Participate in the organization and projects of the Department of Biology and the URBC.

Profile

Those who apply must hold, at the time of taking up the position, a 120-credit master’s degree in the field of biology or a diploma deemed equivalent by the selection committee.

The required skills and qualities are as follows:

• Quality of academic background (suitability of the diploma to the position, grades obtained and duration of the career);

• Demonstrate a strong interest in teaching and show pedagogical skills;

• Expertise/A strong interest in biochemistry and the biology of organelles and/or stem cells is an asset;

• Ability and motivation to develop quality scientific research proposed in relation to the theme proposed in the “Organelle Biology” team ( https://www.unamur.be/fr/unite-ou-equipe-de-recherche/urbc-poc/orbi );

• Possess and demonstrate good communication skills;

• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing, speaking);

• Autonomy and organization, while also being able to work in a team.

Additional information

Prof. Patsy RENARD (Director of URBC). such. : 32 (0)81 724 128. E-mail: patsy.renard@unamur.be

Remarks

(If necessary: ​​All applicants must indicate the supervisor – from the department of … – with whom they have made contact regarding their research project.)

Application forms can be downloaded from the following address: https://www.unamur.be/universite/jobs/formulaires/formulaire-de-candidature-pour-le-personnel-scientifique-francais-anglais/view

Complete applications, including the application form, a recent curriculum vitae, and a cover letter, must be submitted in PDF format to the Faculty Administrative Officer ( raf.sciences@unamur.be ), to candidature@unamur.be , and to the Director of URBC-Narilis ( patsy.renard@unamur.be ) by September 4, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed within eight days.