Assistant Professor in Dynamical Systems in Amsterdam

Your function

We are seeking a new colleague who is passionate about scientific research and education. Our department is looking for a mathematician with a proven expertise in the broad area of Dynamical Systems. This may include, but is not restricted to, evolution equations, variational methods, pattern formation, rigorous numerics, random and stochastic dynamics, ergodic theory, computational methods and data-driven approaches, and their applications in neuroscience, mathematical biology, climate science, and networks. We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism is at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.

The preferred starting date is 1 September or earlier.

Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.

Your duties

you develop an independent research line in Dynamical Systems

you contribute to the teaching portfolio of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level

you show academic leadership, nationally and internationally

you participate in departmental activities and tasks, including writing grant proposals

Your profile

you have a PhD in mathematics with a few years of postdoctoral experience

you have a strong research record, as witnessed by excellent publications, original research projects, and an international network

you are an effective lecturer

you have good communication and execution skills

you are fluent in English

you have a basic teaching qualification (‘BKO’), as required by Dutch universities, or equivalent. If not, you are willing to obtain this qualification

What do we offer?

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. The appointment of Assistant Professor is initially for 18 months and leads into a permanent contract. After a positive evaluation at the end of the first year, based on transparent criteria, the initial contract will be converted to a permanent position. Furthermore, a 5-year career track from Assistant Professor 2 (scale 11; UD2) to Assistant Professor 1 (scale 12; UD1) is offered.

Based on full-time employment, and depending on experience, the gross monthly salary ranges from €4, to €7, in accordance with Dutch academic salary scales 11, or 12. The job profile (Assistant professor or “Universitair docent”) is based on the Dutch university job ranking system and the position is available for 0.8-1.0 FTE.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus

contribution to commuting expenses

optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment

good paid parental leave scheme

flexible working hours