Assistant​/Associate Professor in Experimental Physics - MacGillavry Fellowship

Join us!

You are an early‑career or senior scientist with a strong track record complementary to existing WZI institute expertise Van der Waals‑Zeeman Institute - IoP - University of Amsterdam. You have the ambition to develop a thriving, internationally visible research program at the University of Amsterdam. This position is dedicated to supporting a female scientist and builds on the success of our Science Faculty's programs like the Mac Gillavry Fellowship program.

This Fellowship program is part of our institutional commitment to advancing women in physics and leadership, consistent with the goals outlined in "Diversity and Inclusiveness: A Collection of Best Practices" by Dutch Physics (2020) and the strategic priorities of the Faculty of Science. The University of Amsterdam is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

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 through 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.

As a member of the WZI you will receive:

Research Support

• Competitive start‑up package including a PhD position. Specific components and conditions will be negotiated based on research needs and academic level.
• State‑of‑the‑art experimental and computational facilities.
• No‑cost access to cutting‑edge equipment and infrastructure across all three clusters.
• Strong culture of research collaboration within IoP and with external partners (academic and industrial).
• Integration into the broader Faculty of Science and Science Park interdisciplinary research ecosystem that includes various scientific research groups and institutes, such as NIKHEF, ARCNL, AMOLF, and CWI.

Leadership & Career Development

• Dedicated mentoring programme including:
  • Senior mentorship from established scientists.
  • Engagement with (female) role models in academia and industry.
  • Leadership training and professional development workshops.
  • Mentorship in navigating Dutch academic culture and systems.
• Support for National and European funding applications (NWO, Horizon Europe, ERC).

Teaching & Education

• Opportunity to develop and shape courses within relevant educational programs within the Faculty of Science, including the BSc and MSc programs in physics and astronomy.
• Reduced teaching load during the initial research establishment phase.
• The opportunity to obtain a University Teaching Qualification.

Inclusive Work Environment

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of institutional life.
• A thriving, visible, and supportive…