You have a PhD degree with a strong and relevant research track record in population-based science.
Expertise in cardiovascular epidemiology is an asset. International experience is a prerequisite.
You have demonstrable qualities for education; teaching experience is an advantage.
You have organizational skills, a cooperative attitude and can give leadership.
Proficiency in English is required.
The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, KU Leuven will provide language training to enable you to to take part in meetings.Before teaching courses in Dutch or English, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch, respectively English, to the required standard.
The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences is dedicated to advance research and education in cardiovascular diseases with the goal of improving medicine and human health. We investigate the complexities of cardiovascular disorders through basic research, pre-clinical modelling and applied clinical and population-based research. With a strong international track record, the Department offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure, an extensive network of national and international partners, connections with both industry and non-profit organizations, and a supportive work environment. The Department has 300 members in the different research and clinical cardiovascular disciplines with more than 70 senior academic staff members, 200 researchers and clinicians (of whom 100 are PhD researchers) and 40 support staff members.The Research Unit Hypertension and Cardiovascular Epidemiology (HCVE) is embedded within this Department, and the Faculty of Medicine of KU Leuven. HCVE focuses on the epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases and the development of tools for cardiovascular disease detection and prevention. Since 1985, HCVE conducts large-scale population-based studies, first in Belgium, and extending across Europe and beyond. The Unit embeds extensive expertise in non-invasive phenotyping of the cardiovascular system, from the heart and arteries to the capillaries.
We are offering full-time employment in a tenure track position (assistant professor) in an intellectually challenging environment with a balance between research and teaching tasks at a world-renowned, research-intensive university that encourages excellence in both fundamental and applied sciences. The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences is internationally recognized for its cutting-edge research, and provides a collaborative, dynamic environment for professionals looking to contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular health.
KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, learning Dutch, partner career coaching, … To facilitate scientific onboarding and accelerate research in the first phase a starting grant of 110.000 euro can be applied for by new professors appointed for at least 50%. The successful candidate will receive support through participation in ongoing studies and mentoring/support in application for external and internal funds. The candidate will have access to the full range of advantages of working at a leading University in the center of Europe, including potential to collaborate across multiple disciplines and to have access to a large cohort of talented students.
KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, learning Dutch, partner career coaching, …
KU Leuven places great importance on research integrity and ethical conduct and will therefore ask you to sign an integrity statement upon appointment.