Open positions Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment

Open positions Evolutionary adaptation in the Anthropocene

• Assistant professor in molecular evolution

  An evolutionary biologist to apply experimental approaches to understand how species adapt to fast environmental changes, and what role genetic and phenotypic variation plays in the adaptation of species to anthropogenic habitats.

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• Assistant professor in landscape genetics

  An evolutionary biologist/genomic scientist to understand the effects of spatial heterogeneity in man-made landscapes on adaptation of species to anthropogenic habitats.

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• Assistant professor in evolutionary ecology

  An ecological or evolutionary scientist to understand the evolution of species interactions in novel man-made ecosystems such as cities or agricultural landscapes.

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• What are we offering?

  • a challenging position in a socially involved organization
  • an international, multi-disciplinary and dynamic environment
  • a city in the global top 10 for quality of life (Economist ranking)
  • a starting package including a fully funded PhD student and research/travel budget

  We offer positions (0.8 - 1.0 fte) as an assistant or associate professor depending on the departments. All positions are initially temporary with the prospect of a tenured position. The duration of the temporary contract can range from 1.5 years – 5 years depending on the circumstances and preferences. After a positive evaluation planned at 18 months, the position will be made permanent and you will be offered a personal career track with guidance, training and mentoring. 

  On full-time basis for Assistant Professor positions the remuneration  amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11) and a maximum €6,181 (scale 12), depending on your education and experience. 

  Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

  • a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
  • The possibility to work partly from home (hybrid working)
  • Solid pension scheme (ABP)
  • On campus child daycare, Sport facilities, Family support programs including: Dual career workshops, Dutch language class, tax & insurance workshop. (some might have additional costs)
  • Good paid parental leave scheme
  • International candidates may be eligible for a tax reduction (30% ruling)
  • Help and assistance with relocation (international candidates)

Open positions Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

• Assistant professor in global change ecology

  An ecologist or ecological modeller to incorporate the traits-based approach into existing models of the System Earth, aiming to improve the prediction of the resilience of ecosystems.

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• What are we offering?

  • a challenging position in a socially involved organization
  • an international, multi-disciplinary and dynamic environment
  • a city in the global top 10 for quality of life (Economist ranking)
  • a starting package including a fully funded PhD student and research/travel budget

  We offer positions (0.8 - 1.0 fte) as an assistant or associate professor depending on the departments. All positions are initially temporary with the prospect of a tenured position. The duration of the temporary contract can range from 1.5 years – 5 years depending on the circumstances and preferences. After a positive evaluation planned at 18 months, the position will be made permanent and you will be offered a personal career track with guidance, training and mentoring. 

  On full-time basis for Assistant Professor positions the remuneration  amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11) and a maximum €6,181 (scale 12), depending on your education and experience. 

  Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

  • a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
  • The possibility to work partly from home (hybrid working)
  • Solid pension scheme (ABP)
  • On campus child daycare, Sport facilities, Family support programs including: Dual career workshops, Dutch language class, tax & insurance workshop. (some might have additional costs)
  • Good paid parental leave scheme
  • International candidates may be eligible for a tax reduction (30% ruling)
  • Help and assistance with relocation (international candidates)

Open positions Environment and health

• Assistant/associate professor in environment and health

  A health scientist with a focus on the impact of environmental exposures, such as pollution by human-made chemicals, during early life on human health and disease.

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• What are we offering?

  • a challenging position in a socially involved organization
  • an international, multi-disciplinary and dynamic environment
  • a city in the global top 10 for quality of life (Economist ranking)
  • a starting package including a fully funded PhD student and research/travel budget

  We offer positions (0.8 - 1.0 fte) as an assistant or associate professor depending on the departments. All positions are initially temporary with the prospect of a tenured position. The duration of the temporary contract can range from 1.5 years – 5 years depending on the circumstances and preferences. After a positive evaluation planned at 18 months, the position will be made permanent and you will be offered a personal career track with guidance, training and mentoring. 

  On full-time basis for Assistant Professor positions the remuneration  amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11) and a maximum €6,181 (scale 12), depending on your education and experience. 

  Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

  • a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
  • The possibility to work partly from home (hybrid working)
  • Solid pension scheme (ABP)
  • On campus child daycare, Sport facilities, Family support programs including: Dual career workshops, Dutch language class, tax & insurance workshop. (some might have additional costs)
  • Good paid parental leave scheme
  • International candidates may be eligible for a tax reduction (30% ruling)
  • Help and assistance with relocation (international candidates)

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