Lecturer-researcher in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery R2-R3

     About UIC Barcelona

UIC Barcelona is home to around 8,000 students and offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, around 30 international double degrees and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in different fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching people based on a model of academic rigour, a fulfilling university life and enriching life experiences. Our UIC Barcelona team is made up of professionals who are qualified not only in their field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond each individual’s professional endeavours, at UIC Barcelona you will also form part of a young and dynamic working environment.

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About the Faculty of Dentistry

UIC Barcelona is considered one of the most prestigious universities internationally.

The Faculty of Dentistry has been ranked among the top three in Spain by El Mundo daily newspaper. It is also accredited by AQU Catalunya (Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency), with high quality accreditation for infrastructures, work plan and tutorial action plans. The Faculty of Dentistry is located on the University’s Sant Cugat Campus.

The Faculty of Dentistry aims to prepare its students as professionals who are capable of preventing, treating and rehabilitating patients with oral and dental diseases through good practices and high levels of skill. The programme’s solid academic basis is complemented by intensive practical sessions at the University Dental Clinic.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a candidate who is strongly committed to undertaking research projects in the area of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and teaching as part of a team of teachers and researchers in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Faculty of Dentistry.

The candidate will coordinate research projects within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery lines of research and will form part of the teaching team for the area of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Faculty of Dentistry, on both bachelor’s and postgraduate programmes.

Key responsibilities

• To lead departmental research projects. Coordinate research. Raise private and public funds.
• To undertake research in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-related lines of research:

1. New implant designs and surfaces 
2. Biomaterials in bone reconstruction 
3. Preprosthetic surgery
4. Digital planning and guided surgery 
5. To give bachelor’s and postgraduate lectures on the subject of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
6. To supervise and coordinate Final Degree Projects (TFG) and Final Master`s Degree Projects (TFM) in the area of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Selection process

In May 2018, EURAXESS awarded the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya with a Human Resources Excellence in Research Award, which ensures that candidates are selected purely on the basis of excellence criteria. The UIC Barcelona selection process involves:

• An independent board of experts that assesses all applications and decides who will move on to the next stage. All members of this board are from outside UIC Barcelona.
• A public oral defence by finalist applicants: a presentation about their career (both academic and teaching) and their research projects. Following the presentation, the examination panel will ask a series of questions to conclude the defence. The defence should last a total of 60 minutes.

What we offer

• A tenure-track position (three years) with a mid-term evaluation (depending on the candidate’s profile, the position could become permanent).
• A part-time contract, good working conditions in a dynamic and international scientific environment, flexible hours and research support.
• Start date: 1st of November
• Salary: we offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.
• The position will be located at the Faculty of Dentistry on our Sant Cugat Campus.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF document. The document must include:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position
• At least two letters of reference
• A comprehensive CV including contact details

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 20th of September