Two full time research and teaching assistant position in physics - Faculty of sciences

Reference : 2026/S143

Application deadline: 16/06/2026 12:00 PM

Start date : 01/10/2026

Job Description

The positions comprise two components: on the one hand, a research activity in Physics, and on the other hand, the supervision of practical sessions and exercise classes (approximately 300 hours per year) for courses in the Physics curriculum. Research will be carried out under the supervision of a professor from the Department. Applicants must have made prior contact with one of the professors of the Department of Physics in this regard.

The Department of Physics of the Faculty of Sciences conducts cutting-edge research in fluid and plasma dynamics, astrophysics, quantum information, nonlinear optics, particle physics, complex systems, statistical mechanics, soft matter physics, nuclear physics, as well as theoretical and mathematical physics.

Researchers maintain close ties with the international research community in their respective fields.

The assistant position provides valuable experience in higher education teaching and also offers a privileged pathway to doctoral studies. The salary conditions are competitive.

Skills required 

Applicants must hold a 120-credit Master’s degree in Physics (or an equivalent recognized qualification) and meet the requirements for admission to a doctoral program.

Assistants are expected to pursue research leading to the completion of a PhD.

Applications from candidates who already hold a doctoral degree will therefore not be considered.

Required skills

• High level of scientific expertise in physics. 

• Excellent teaching abilities. 

• Strong ability to integrate into a team of instructors. 

• Punctuality and reliability in carrying out logistical tasks. 

• Good command of the French language.

Courses covered

Preparation of exercises and writing of solutions.
Coordination of exercise sessions and of the team of external teaching assistants.
Participation in the preparation, supervision, and grading of tests, quizzes, and examinations.               

Interested ?

For more information, please contact Mr Bernard Knaepen (E-mail: [email protected] ).

Your application will consist of a Curriculum Vitae(if you wish, a standard CV can be downloaded from the website: https: //www.ulb.be/fr/documents-officiels/emplois-academiques-et-scientifiques-cv-type) and a document completed using the template available at this URL address https://www.ulb.be/fr/documents-officiels/4e-applic-form-assistant-docx. 

This template structures your application by including the following elements:

• an application letter 
• a note on the applicant’s PhD research project (4 pages)
• two letters of reference

Incomplete applications or applications that do not use the template provided will not be examined by the selection committee.

Where to go to apply?

Click here: https://jobs.ulb.be/job-invite/1999/?isInternalUser=true 

For any connection problems or questions about our application, consult our FAQ : e-recrut-mode-d-emploi-candidat-en-_1734942996246-pdf

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Therefore, candidates applying from these countries – and only from these countries – can submit their CV and application to this address: [email protected]

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 ([email protected]). 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.