English speaking vacancies in Holland: Postdoctoral Researcher or Assistant Professor Mathematics Leiden University - Leiden

Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Postdoctoral Researcher or Assistant Professor Mathematics Leiden University - Leiden — AcademicTransfer

Postdoctoral Researcher or Assistant Professor Mathematics Leiden University - Leiden — AcademicTransfer .

Job description

This
is a broad search that is open to outstanding applicants from all areas
of mathematics, preferably related to the research areas represented at
the institute. These are Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Statistics,
Analysis and Probability Theory. Applicants with a different academic
focus who can explain their added value for the institute are welcome to
apply. The nature of the position will depend on experience and
qualifications of the candidate.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in mathematics;
• Have demonstrated potential for excellence in research;
• Are able and willing to effectively teach graduate and undergraduate level courses;
• Have an energetic personality and good communication skills;
• Are willing to contribute to the organization of the institute;
• Are eager to join in national/international research collaborations;
• Are able to raise national and international research funds.

Conditions of employment

We
offer a full-time, temporary position of Postdoctoral Researcher or
Assistant Professor. Details of the positions offered will depend on
experience and qualifications of the candidate. The salary will be pay
scale 10 or 11 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for
Dutch Universities (cao). Salary range from € 2.476,- to € 4.551,- gross
per month.

The University aims to employ more women in areas
where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited
to apply.

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package
with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training
and career development and paid parental leave. Our individual choices
model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and
conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a
substantial tax break.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden
is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the
Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings;
University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students
who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant
atmosphere.

Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research
universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading
edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Department

Faculty of Science, Mathematical Institute

The
Mathematical Institute is one of the institutes in the Faculty of
Science of Leiden University. The Faculty of Science has more than 2,600
students enrolled in 8 bachelor and 11 master programs. Working at the
Faculty of Science means being part of a dynamic scientific community
that sets high standards for its students, staff and support staff
alike. The Faculty is known for its friendly and team-spirited
atmosphere, which promotes mutual exchange of knowledge. For more
information, see www.science.leidenuniv.nl.

The
Mathematical Institute is responsible for the mathematical research and
education within the Faculty of Science. Currently, there are 120 staff
members and 330 bachelor- and master students from all over the world. A
diverse mix of people from different academic and cultural backgrounds
characterizes the institute. For more information, see www.math.leidenuniv.nl/en/home/.

Additional information

For more information, please contact the coordinator of the Mathematisch Instituut, Ms Kathelijne Smits (e-mail: smitskgm@math.leidenuniv.nl , telephone: 0031 (0)71 527 7111).

Information about the Faculty of Science can be found at www.science.leidenuniv.nl/index.php/english/ and about Leiden University at www.vacancies.leiden.edu/.

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