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Postdoc Positions in Experimental Soft Matter

  • Faculty of Science
  • 14371
  • PhD
  • €3.546 - €5.538
  • 38 hours
  • Closes on
    01-09-2026
Apply

Postdoc Positions in Experimental Soft Matter

  • Faculty of Science
  • 14371
  • PhD
  • €3.546 - €5.538
  • 38 hours
  • Closes on
    01-09-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Join Us!

We are seeking exceptional candidates for a postdoc in the Soft Matter group at the University of Amsterdam, under the supervision of Daniel Bonn (please do not contact him, if you have a question, the contact details are at the bottom of the page). This fully funded experimental project aims at deepening our understanding of physical mechanisms involved in, e.g., liquid sprays, emulsions and solid friction, with applications in pharmaceuticals, food industry, agriculture and semiconductors.

Working at the UvA

Join Us!

We are seeking exceptional candidates for a postdoc in the Soft Matter group at the University of Amsterdam, under the supervision of Daniel Bonn (please do not contact him, if you have a question, the contact details are at the bottom of the page). This fully funded experimental project aims at deepening our understanding of physical mechanisms involved in, e.g., liquid sprays, emulsions and solid friction, with applications in pharmaceuticals, food industry, agriculture and semiconductors.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will do

You will carry experimental work in the lab, from bibliographical research, setup and protocol design to data analysis. We ask you to become independent by taking initiatives and developing you own creative ideas. We also ask you to take an active role in group activities, which includes presenting your work at our weekly group meeting and ensuring that the lab equipment remains in good conditions.

What we ask of you

  • You have a recent PhD degree in physics or related field;
  • You have excellent communication skills in oral and written English;
  • You have good coding skills for data analysis;
  • You have a creative, curious and driven nature;
  • You have strong initiative and good time management skills.

This is what we offer you

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months. Upon suitability for the position, as evidenced by a positive final evaluation, as well as available sufficient funding in the project temporary employment contract can be extended for 2 years. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible, therefore we will invite potential candidates for interviews on an ongoing base.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 3,546 to € 5,538 (Scale 10).This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Postdoc 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will do

You will carry experimental work in the lab, from bibliographical research, setup and protocol design to data analysis. We ask you to become independent by taking initiatives and developing you own creative ideas. We also ask you to take an active role in group activities, which includes presenting your work at our weekly group meeting and ensuring that the lab equipment remains in good conditions.

What we ask of you

  • You have a recent PhD degree in physics or related field;
  • You have excellent communication skills in oral and written English;
  • You have good coding skills for data analysis;
  • You have a creative, curious and driven nature;
  • You have strong initiative and good time management skills.

This is what we offer you

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months. Upon suitability for the position, as evidenced by a positive final evaluation, as well as available sufficient funding in the project temporary employment contract can be extended for 2 years. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible, therefore we will invite potential candidates for interviews on an ongoing base.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 3,546 to € 5,538 (Scale 10).This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Postdoc 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Your place at the UvA

You will work in this team

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

The Institute of Physics (IoP) of the Faculty of Science combines the Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute (WZI), the Institute of Theoretical Physics (ITFA) and the Institute for High Energy Physics (IHEF) and is one of the large research institutes of the Faculty of Science at the University of Amsterdam. The mission of IoP is to carry out excellent research in the field of experimental and theoretical physics, to provide inspiring teaching within the physics and other curricula and to transfer our knowledge of and enthusiasm for physics to society. The IoP has over 50 faculty and 180 researchers in total. The combination with the NWO Institutes at Amsterdam Science Park constitutes the largest physics hub in the Netherlands and is an international centre of excellence.

The Van der Waals - Zeeman Institute for Experimental Physics (IoP-WZI) is part of the IoP and home to three research clusters: Quantum Gases & Quantum Information (QG&QI), Quantum Materials (QMat), and Soft Matter (SM).

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

You will work in this team

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

The Institute of Physics (IoP) of the Faculty of Science combines the Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute (WZI), the Institute of Theoretical Physics (ITFA) and the Institute for High Energy Physics (IHEF) and is one of the large research institutes of the Faculty of Science at the University of Amsterdam. The mission of IoP is to carry out excellent research in the field of experimental and theoretical physics, to provide inspiring teaching within the physics and other curricula and to transfer our knowledge of and enthusiasm for physics to society. The IoP has over 50 faculty and 180 researchers in total. The combination with the NWO Institutes at Amsterdam Science Park constitutes the largest physics hub in the Netherlands and is an international centre of excellence.

The Van der Waals - Zeeman Institute for Experimental Physics (IoP-WZI) is part of the IoP and home to three research clusters: Quantum Gases & Quantum Information (QG&QI), Quantum Materials (QMat), and Soft Matter (SM).

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Important to know

Your application & contact

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 will invite potential candidates for interviews on an ongoing base. We accept applications until and including 01/09/2026.

If you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact: Antoine Gaillard, Project manager, [email protected]. 

Applications should include a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience, as well as a list of publications and the names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation. 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 link below will be considered.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

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 will invite potential candidates for interviews on an ongoing base. We accept applications until and including 01/09/2026.

If you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact: Antoine Gaillard, Project manager, [email protected]. 

Applications should include a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience, as well as a list of publications and the names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation. 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 link below will be considered.

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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