Job title:
Assistant/Associate Professor at the Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research
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Offer DescriptionThe at Utrecht University invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics (broadly defined).Your job
As an Assistant/Associate Professor at the Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research, you can contribute to cutting-edge research and mentor future scientists.The Bijvoet Centre focuses on investigating the structure and function of biomolecules at the molecular scale. In this position, you will use modern experimental approaches to study protein and/or ribonucleoprotein function, including (but not limited to) single-molecule, super-resolution imaging or spectroscopic approaches.You will join the vibrant research environment of the Bijvoet Centre, where you will develop an internationally recognised research programme and successfully apply for external funding. Through teaching activities, which include the supervision of Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD candidates, you will contribute to the education of the next generation of STEM workers.RequirementsSpecific RequirementsFor this position, we require you to have a PhD degree and postdoctoral experience with a track record of research accomplishments. Ideally, you also recognise yourself in having:
- international experience;
- the vision and perseverance to build an independent research line, funded through national, European and other international grant opportunities;
- the ambition to actively participate in teaching at the BSc and MSc levels;
- a collaborative mindset in research and teaching.
Additional InformationBenefitsWe offer:
- a position for 18 months. Following a positive evaluation after those 18 months, this will be converted into a permanent contract;
- a work week of 32 to 40 hours with a gross monthly salary between €4,332 and €6,737 (salary scale 11-12 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)) for assistant professor, and between €6,002 to €8,025 (scale 13-14 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)) for associate professor;
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
In addition to the laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating , leave schemes and schemes for , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit .Selection processAs Utrecht University, we want to be a for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.As a step toward gender equality among the principal investigators at the Bijvoet Centre, we explicitly encourage female candidates to apply and will prioritise applications from female candidates.If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the “Apply now” button! Please enclose:
- your letter of motivation;
- your Curriculum Vitae;
- a research statement summarising research accomplishments and future plans (max. 3 pages);
- a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (max. 1 page);
- the names and contact details of three references – references should submit their letters of recommendation directly to
( ) before the application deadline (30 April); * optional: a copy of your PhD certificate, or a letter from your university stating when your defence will take place.If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.Additional commentsFor more information on the position, please contact at .Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to .Review of applications will begin on 8 April, 2024. We will continue to review applications until suitable candidates have been identified. An in-person interview will be scheduled on 24 June, 2024. Please make sure that you are available on that date. The anticipated start date for the position is autumn of 2024. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universiteit Utrecht Country Netherlands City Utrecht Postal Code 3584CH Street Padualaan 8 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityUtrecht WebsiteStreetDomplein 29 Postal Code3512 JESTATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
€4332 – 6737 per month
Location
Utrecht
Job date
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:25:24 GMT
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