Assistant/Associate Professor in Experimental Physics - MacGillavry Fellowship

Assistant/Associate Professor in Experimental Physics - MacGillavry Fellowship

UvA - University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

€ 4.718 - € 7.297 per month gross

This is what you will do

You are going to lead an excellent research program in experimental physics, teach in the BSc and MSc programs, and become an active member of WZI. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Actively contribute to the research activities of WZI by joining one of the Institute’s three research clusters and developing an independent, innovative, and complementary research program. The candidate is expected to build strong collaborations within WZI and with national and international partners;
• actively pursue publishing in high-quality peer‑reviewed international journals, conferencing and external funding acquisition;
• actively contributing to and developing national and international research networks and other forms of cooperation;
• developing, coordinating and teaching courses in the relevant BSc and MSc programmes;
• supervising Bachelor, Master and PhD students;
• contributing to outreach and science communication;
• Participating in institutional committees and working groups.

What we ask of you

You have most or all of the following qualities:

• a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline;
• a research vision in experimental physics that shows leadership and integrates into our three clusters (see below);
• substantial international research impact, for example though a publication record in international, high-quality peer-reviewed journals;
• a demonstrated research independence and scientific excellence;
• a demonstrated desire for acquiring research resources;
• affinity for inclusive teaching strategies and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• well-developed communication and social skills;
• excellent command of English and a willingness to learn the Dutch language.