You will

• develop and expand your own line of research in bioinformatics or systems biology;
• be active in attracting external funding;
• publish in international journals and present at conferences;
• (co-)supervise PhD students;
• teach in courses to bachelor and master students, and supervise student projects;
• contribute to the development of new educational activities;
• promote collaborations between research groups and share expertise;
• develop your skills in coaching and inclusive leadership.

You have/are

• a PhD in Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, or similar;
• some years of post-doctoral experience, with expertise in the analysis of single-cell omics and/or spatial omics data;
• a good understanding of (large-scale) biological data analysis and systems modelling;
• able to communicate with both data-scientists and biologists;
• willing to contribute to valorization and outreach activities of the research group;
• experience with acquisition of funding;
• University Teaching Qualification (BKO) or the willingness to enrol in a program to achieve that within 2 years;
• fluent in spoken and written English and Dutch.

If you are not fluent in Dutch, we expect you to acquire sufficient fluency in the Dutch language within three years of the start of the employment contract, to be able to teach in the Dutch bachelor courses. 

We will base our selection on your scientific track record and on your vision for future research, as well as on your teaching achievement, qualifications, and vision on future teaching. We invite inspiring researchers who can push forward their original views and project ideas in the context of a highly competitive academic research environment to respond.  

We offer a temporary contract for 38 (1.0 FTE) hours a week, preferably starting on 1 September 2025, for the duration of 18 months. A permanent contract follows after positive assessment of your performance. The job profile Assistant Professor 2 is applicable. 

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be € 4.537 – 6.209 gross per month, based on a fulltime contract (38 hours a week). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. 

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime employment);
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
• help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad. 

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.