Job description

Life is the most complex system known to humankind. Bioinformatics driven data analyses is a unique approach to study life in all its complexity, ranging from molecules to ecosystems. At Utrecht Life Sciences, internationally leading bioinformatic educators and researchers connect to address the complexity of life in different biological and data domains.

‍We are looking for an ambitious scientist to join us as a new group leader. As a group leader you are interested in developing or expanding your own research line in computational biology and bioinformatics. You like to be inspired by and contribute to a unique computational biology environment and collaborate with excellent biologists at Utrecht Science Park and beyond. You possess a proven commitment and talent for research. You are a team player who is intrinsically motivated to take ownership and create value while sharing your knowledge both internally and across the wider (global) community. As teaching bioinformatics is an essential part of the position, we in particular also invite candidates to apply who have a clear vision on and a demonstrable motivation to teach, and who enjoy transferring their knowledge to the next generation of scientists by supervising and teaching BSc and MSc students and coordinating courses.

Qualifications

We are looking for a new colleague to complement our team at an academic as well as personal level. To excel in the role, you will draw on:

  • a clear vision of your own research line that navigates the treasure trove of available life sciences data;
  • a promising track record of research dissemination including publications, presentations, and outreach activities;
  • your passion for teaching, mentoring, and coaching students;
  • your collaborative and proactive spirit.

Holding a Basic or Senior Teaching Qualification is considered a plus. If you do not possess one, you will be asked to obtain a Basic Teaching Qualification within 5 years.

Offer

  • a tenure track position for five years that will be subject to a mid-term evaluation after approximately 2.5 years and an end-term evaluation. If evaluations are positive after five years, the position becomes permanent;
  • a full-time gross salary – depending on previous qualifications and experience – ranging between €3,807 and €5,211 per month (scale 11 at the level of Assistant Professor (universitair docent; UD) according to the Collective Labour Agreement (cao) for Dutch Universities;
  • salaries are supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year;
  • a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditionsbased on the cao for Dutch Universities.

In addition to the employment conditions laid down in the cao for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has several additional arrangements. For example, there are agreements on professional development, leave arrangements and sports. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment via the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we like to encourage you to continue to grow. For international employees the University offers help with finding housing, child care and schools, as well as a partner programme and a Dutch language course.

More information about working at the Faculty of Science can be found here.

Utrecht is an attractive city located in the Netherlands, one of the world’s most open and connected countries. Utrecht University reflects this philosophy by offering a flexible work/life balance that prioritizes your well-being within an understanding and supportive, family-friendly environment.‍

Apply

Utrecht University is committed to securing equal opportunity for everyone. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you have the required background and motivation, then simply respond via the “Apply now” button! Please enclose:

  • your cover letter;
  • your curriculum vitae, including details of your educational experience as well as your scientific publications;
  • a copy of your highest academic degree certificate;
  • a (short) research statement outlining and delineating your plans for the coming five years as well as your envisioned funding strategy;
  • the contact details of two references, willing to submit a letter of recommendation.

If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone who may be interested, please forward the link to them.

 

Additional information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor (Berend) Snel via B.Snel@uu.nl.

‍Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please, send us an email via science.recruitment@uu.nl.

‍A professional assessment can be part of the selection procedure.

 

Please note: Due to the current situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the process of selection and interviews is subject to change. Initial interviews will most likely be conducted online.

For more information you can follow this link.

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