Ph3Junior Professor (Tenure Track) in Forest Ecology and Multifunctional Forest Management /h3 pDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven (Campus Arenberg). /p h3Overview /h3 pKU Leuven seeks an internationally oriented candidate with an excellent research record and educational competence in forest ecology and management. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liEstablish an international research program on quantitative solutions for forest monitoring, conservation, and multifunctional management, with a focus on temperate forests. /li liObtain competitive funding, supervise PhD students, and publish in internationally recognized journals. /li liProvide high‑quality education to Bachelor’s and Master’s students, including courses ‘Forestry’, ‘Forest management’, and field courses. /li liContribute to pedagogical projects, supervise theses, and promote PhD students. /li liEngage in service activities such as departmental council participation and shaping forest‑related policy at Flemish and European levels. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liPhD in Bioscience Engineering, Forestry, Ecology or a related field. /li liAt least 3 years of post‑doctoral research experience. /li liDemonstrated excellence and productivity in forest ecology/management research, with thorough field knowledge of temperate forests. /li liStrong research profile with publications in prominent international journals and international research experience. /li liA demonstrable network and policy‑supporting activities are appreciated. /li liStrong organizational skills, ability to foster collaboration, and leadership capacity within a university context. /li liExperience and commitment to academic teaching. /li liProficiency in English (required) and ability to learn Dutch to the required standard. /li liCommitment to diversity and inclusion. /li /ul h3Offer /h3 ul liFull‑time employment, tenure track: 5‑year probation with potential permanent appointment. /li liResearch position equivalent to a doctoral scholarship for four years; starting grant of €110,000. /li liSupport for foreign professors and families, including immigration, housing, childcare, Dutch language training, and partner career coaching. /li liWork in Leuven, a historic dynamic city within 20 minutes of Brussels. /li /ul h3Equal Opportunity /h3 pKU Leuven embraces diversity and promotes an inclusive environment. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, nationality, skin colour, religion, philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, disability, health or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address. /p h3Contact /h3 pProf. Dr. Patrick Degryse, Department Chair, Email:, Tel:. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr