KU Leuven announces the vacancy of full-time positions for junior or senior 'research professors', which are open to leading and internationally recognised scientists with diverse research profiles from all scientific fields. As members of the independent academic staff (ZAP), these research professors have, in addition to other academic tasks, the primary responsibility of conducting scientific research of a high international standard in their field.

We are looking for inspiring, motivated and internationally recognised academics with an excellent research record and teaching competence in the indicated field. The appointment is scheduled to start on 1 September 2027. Applications will be evaluated in parallel and independently by 1) the KU Leuven Research Council in a competitive procedure across all research domains and 2) the relevant faculty advisory committee.

These research professor positions will be funded for the first 10 years with funds made available spec...