• Conducting independent research in exoplanet science, resulting in academic publications in peer-reviewed international journals;
• Building and leading a research group, in the spirit of team science;
• Actively pursuing external funding;
• Actively contributing to the development of national and international research networks;
• Actively contributing to the governance and improvement of our broader teaching programmes;
• Taking part in committees and carrying out departmental administrative tasks;
• Supervising students of all levels and postdocs;
• Contributing to and actively seeking opportunities to increase the societal impact and visibility of research through media engagement, public lectures, or collaborative educational initiatives.

• A relevant PhD degree and preferably postdoctoral experience;
• Outstanding research skills in observational exoplanet science, evidenced by a strong publication track record, and a clear vision for the advertised research profile;
• Proven ability or potential to lead a research group and mentor students across different academic levels and of diverse backgrounds;
• A strong interest in, and preferably experience with, science that complements the API’s strategic involvement in upcoming facilities;
• Potential in attracting external funding and resources;
• Affinity for teaching at Bachelor and Master level, evidenced by previous teaching efforts and/or a clearly articulated teaching philosophy; 
• Management skills required for general academic administration and organisation, demonstrated through participation in committees, panels, working groups, etc.;
• Affinity for outreach activities, reflected in participation in previous initiatives and future plans;
• The Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) or willingness to acquire this within the first two years;
• Good command of English and strong commitment to learn the Dutch language via a supported learning trajectory.

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week with a tenure track agreement for the duration of 5 years, ending at the level of associate professor. The arrangement is such that after a maximum of 3 years and positive assessment and evaluation you will be offered a permanent position while the track continues towards the level of associate professor. Details of the criteria will be mutually agreed upon before the start of the contract in the Tenure Track agreement. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.

The position comes with a start-up package, including funding for a PhD student, relocation support, mentoring, and leadership training.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between  € 4,925 to € 6,682 (scale 11). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile UD2 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.

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

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on full-time) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• 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 with200+ 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.