You will, for example, participate in research related to monitoring the effects of drought on soil health or the stability of coral reef ecosystems.

You work closely within the lab team and you support and act as their backup. You determine the priority of your activities in close consultation with the laboratory coordinators.

Tasks and responsibilities: 

• Executing chemical analysis of vegetation, soil and surface water for various parameters such as nutrients (segmented flow analyser) and elements (EA, TOC, ICP-OES, AAS);
• Supporting scientific personnel in designing science-based experiments, applying, adapting and developing analytical measurement and sample processing methods;
• Performing analyses and periodic instrumental maintenance;
• Supporting and instructing (MSc and BSc) students, PhD candidates and postdocs in their experiments in the laboratory and critical evaluation of the results obtained;  
• You are jointly responsible for laboratory management and the safety and maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities.

You have a curious and engaged attitude and willing to learn more about the scientific background of the experiments that are carried out in the laboratory. You are able to work independently and have a practical attitude, in which you strive for knowledge exchange and collaboration with other experts. You are not afraid to be assertive and have good communication skills and command of the English language 

Your experience and profile:

• You have a BSc (HBO) or MSc education in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, earth and environmental sciences or related discipline;
• You have at least 1 year demonstrable experience in laboratory analyses, preferably including troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of analytical equipment;
• Experience with working in an academic environment is considered an advantage;
• Interest in analytical and instrumental challenges and motivated to produce accurate measurement data;
• You are able to work independently and have a practical attitude, whereby you strive for knowledge exchange and collaboration with other experts.

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months. The preferred starting date is October 1, 2025.

If proven suitable for the job and unchanged financial and organizational circumstances, the contract can be converted into a permanent employment contract.

For this position the University Job Classification profile Education/Research Officer 3 is applicable.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 3,382 to € 4,484 (scale 8). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands 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) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• a complete educational program for PhD students;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
• help with registration at UvA- 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.