If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including enter date. Applications will be accepted until 23:59 CEST on 18 October 2026.

The first round of selections will be based on the submitted documents. In a second stage, letters of recommendation will be requested, and online interviews with short-listed candidates will be conducted between November 16 and 27.

If you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:

• Arghavan Safavi Naini ([email protected]), chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council, for scientific questions;
• Joost van Mameren ([email protected]), institute manager, for other questions.

You can apply via the red button on top of the page. Applications should include the following information (all files besides your cv should be submitted in one single pdf file):

• a detailed CV including the start and finish months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
• a letter of motivation;
• a list of publications;
• A research statement (max 2 pages) including the names of up to three IoP faculty members who you would be interesting in working with. A list of all faculty members can be found at https://iop.uva.nl/people/permanent/staff.html
• A diversity statement (max 2 pages). You can for example write about how your (diverse) background has impacted your career so far, how you initiated or participated in diversity and inclusion activities in the past, or how you see yourself contributing to diversity activities in IoP.
• The names and email addresses of three references who can provide letters of recommendation in a later stage of the procedure.

The UvA attaches great importance to the contribution of female scientists in research and education/ We particularly encourage women and candidates from other under-represented groups to apply/ We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.

A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure (for details: national knowledge security guidelines). Only complete applications received within the response period via the application button will be considered.