Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in neurogenomics/cellular neuroscience
Published | Deadline | Location |
3 Mar | 10 Apr | Amsterdam |
Are you an expert in neuroscience? Do you want to develop research on genetic variation and brain disease? Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).
Job description
Are you a talented neuroscientist, with the ambition to apply your expertise in neuroscience and genetic brain disorders? At VU, you get the opportunity to develop an independent and innovative research program using (human) cell models. Our goal is to explore new directions in brain research and help develop new cell models for brain disease. You work at the department of Functional Genomics, at the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (www.cncr.nl) of Vrije Universiteit and Amsterdam UMC. Your research program connects to and enhances existing research in the center.
Do you have ample experience with state-of-the-art technology in the field? Do you have an excellent publication record, at least as a first, and potentially also as a last author? And do you have proven success in external grant acquisition? Then we would like to hear from you.
Your research at VU complements the strong neuroscience community within the department and center, for which significant infrastructure and operating funds are available.
Your duties:
Requirements
We are seeking an assistant professor with the following qualities and requirements:
Functional Genomics and CNCR are seeking to promote diversity among our team leaders.
Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract: 5 years.
A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of ¤3,807 (scale 11)
and a maximum ¤5,211 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 1 FTE (38 hours).
We offer a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, initially for the duration of 5 years. Within an agreed period, tenure could be achieved if the faculty criteria for Assistant Professor are fulfilled. During the tenure, the performance will be evaluated in terms of publication record, and acquisition of personal grants or equivalent project funding and teaching. After a successful evaluation, permanent employment is granted.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
Employer
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor - from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.
Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.
The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.
Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to around 6,000 students.
Working environment
The department of Functional Genomics, at the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (www.cncr.nl), is part of Vrije Universiteit and Amsterdam UMC. The CNCR is one of the leading neuroscience institutes in Europe, with internationally recognized research programs in synapse biology, human neuroscience and complex trait genetics. You have dedicated support of lab technicians available and free access to all equipment within the center. The department supports your research by offering a PhD-student or post-doc dedicated to work with you, to help integration in the host institute's research.
Additional information
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button until April 10, 2022. The following supporting documents are required (please submit as single pdf):
When short-listed for the position, an in-person interview and presentation will be required.
Target start date: September 1st, 2022.
Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.
Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:
Name: prof.dr. Matthijs Verhage
Position: Head of the department of Functional Genomics
E-mail: m.verhage@vu.nl
Relocation support
If you have any questions regarding moving to Amsterdam, and working at VU Amsterdam, you may contact:
Name: Sara Veldhorst
Position: Relocation Advisor
Email: internationalstaffsupport.soz@vu.nl
Telephone number: + 31 20 5985037
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