603 - Oral Language Acquisition (1EFT)

The successful candidate will carry out research in the field of cognitive development of language, among others in relationship with other fields of development (e.g., motor control, perception, social cognition, etc.). The position can be directed towards different perspectives on language acquisition, such as developmental psychology, neurosciences or psychology of education.

The successful candidate will have teaching assignments in the above-mentioned field within the various degree programmes organised by the Faculty.

Further information :
Prof. Mariane FRENAY – mariane.frenay@uclouvain.be – Tél. : +32(0)10 47 2560 - Secr. : +32(0)10 47 4369
Prof. Pierre PHILIPPOT – pierre.philippot@uclouvain.be – Tél. : +32 (0)10 47 4378

Vacancy Reference : 603 / PSP 1 / 2012 (to be quoted in any correspondence)

Localisation :
Humanities Sector (SSH)
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences (PSP)
Institute of Psychological Sciences (IPSY)

General conditions

Tasks : The applicant will

• be responsible for teaching courses at all the study levels (i.e. undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), as well as in programmes of continuing education;
• supervise the final diploma work (i.e. master thesis) of undergraduate students,  as well as PhD theses;
• be involved in (and/or supervise, promote) research programmes;
• contribute to the international visibility of the University through teaching and research excellence ;
• contribute to activities of the University with a societal impact in the fields of the economy, socio-cultural changes or cooperation with developing countries.

Qualifications : the applicant will have

• a PhD degree in psychology, education, speech and language therapy, neurosciences or equivalent qualifications;a significant scientific record proven by international publications ;
• either studied abroad for an extensive period or had substantial experience outside UCL ;
• experience in and aptitude for teaching at university level ;
• the capacity to work within a team of teachers and to integrate research findings in their courses;
• creativity and must be open to pedagogic innovation and interdisciplinarity;
• the capacities required to undertake academic research at a high level and to advise, or lead, a research team ;
• a good knowledge of both spoken and written French. If this is not the case, the applicant should be willing to learn French within 2 years.  Fluency in English and other languages is an additional advantage;
• the capacity to teach in French and in a second language.